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HJ11 MGX

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 MGX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 157,292 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 157,292 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 143,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease All Around Boot, Clip Intact (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 143,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease All Around Boot, Clip Intact (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Lower stone chip In windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken off exhaust just in front of axle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 128,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower stone chip In windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken off exhaust just in front of axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear hangers broken off pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Average 4mm on both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low, wearing inner edge. Average 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,825 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken off pipe above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,663 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,663 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,336 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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HJ11 MGX is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ11 MGX, 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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HJ11 MGX is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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