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HJ61 LKM

2011 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 LKM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 97,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,539 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,159 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 57,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,568 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges and perished

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges and are perished

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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HJ61 LKM is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ61 LKM, 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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What year was HJ61 LKM registered?

HJ61 LKM is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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