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GU61 GVR

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,029 mi
Last recorded104,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 GVR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,029 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

all discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 103,231 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,950 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,146 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,123 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,671 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,697 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 55,697 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,513 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,597 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 27,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GU61 GVR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU61 GVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 GVR registered?

GU61 GVR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GU61 GVR safe to buy?

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