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GV60 MJJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,827 mi
Last recorded143,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 MJJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 143,827 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,303 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear several items removed from rear of vehicle [prior to test]

Fail 23 Jan 2025 133,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear several items removed from rear of vehicle [prior to test]

Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,485 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear differential [propshaft seal] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 121,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken [bottom coil] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear differential [propshaft seal] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,749 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal anti slip wearing

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge, 235/50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn, 235/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal anti slip wearing

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,263 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources replaced bulb during the test (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

engine & under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 98,263 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside & offside, fitted 2 LLB501 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources replaced bulb during the test (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,055 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The coolant level is below the minimum

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,456 miles

engine and underbodycovers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine & underbody has covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,807 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine & underbody has covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissisons are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50 18 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & the tyre is deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissisons are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,856 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GV60 MJJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV60 MJJ, 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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GV60 MJJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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