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GY61 HGZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 HGZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 124,384 miles

Nearside Front 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))

inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2026 124,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2025 114,202 miles

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

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

slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 16 Jan 2025 113,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 120,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/r17-103v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/r17-103v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/r17-103v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,758 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

check rear inner brake pads

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 3mm/ inner edge worn low

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge starting to wear

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,624 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads are 2/3 worn

offside front shock absorber slight leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,411 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 235/55/r17-103v

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer tread. 235/55/r17-103v

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/r17-103v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 235/55/r17-103v

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer tread. 235/55/r17-103v

Pass 27 Dec 2019 58,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,397 miles

All wipers poor

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 17,294 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,862 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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GY61 HGZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY61 HGZ, 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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GY61 HGZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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