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GU11 LZW

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,967 mi
Last recorded149,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 LZW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 149,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 149,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 138,667 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2025 138,667 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2024 133,160 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 133,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside washer jet not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,555 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 118,368 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2023 118,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,509 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 55,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 43,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,429 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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GU11 LZW is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 75,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU11 LZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU11 LZW registered?

GU11 LZW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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