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HIL 8321

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,923 mi
Last recorded194,923 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 8321
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 194,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2024 179,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 174,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion on rear subframe , rear suspension arms and rear antiroll bar mounts points

general corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Dec 2022 170,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 164,217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 164,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 158,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 153,408 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 153,389 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 142,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 142,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,840 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 132,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.4mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.8mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17(2.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 122,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2016 122,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,894 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 3 Sep 2015 109,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre punctured

oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper has been repaired on the n/s with gaffer tape

Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper has been repaired on the n/s with gaffer tape

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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HIL 8321 is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HIL 8321, 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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HIL 8321 is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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