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H3 HVD

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,668 mi
Last recorded176,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 HVD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 176,668 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 176,668 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 165,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 149,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,978 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 136,978 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 123,939 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 111,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,766 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 101,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,862 miles

Nearside Front air bag is turned off

Fail 1 Sep 2018 83,862 miles

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

Nearside Front air bag is turned off

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,209 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 20 Jul 2016 68,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,180 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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H3 HVD is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H3 HVD, 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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H3 HVD is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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