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HJ11 WLU

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,629 mi
Last recorded150,629 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 WLU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 150,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 135,575 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 135,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,995 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 120,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,498 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,044 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 71,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,443 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,125 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 WLU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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