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HJ61 LWH

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,380 mi
Last recorded103,380 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 LWH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 103,380 miles

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

water leak

Pass 12 May 2025 94,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2025 94,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 May 2024 90,179 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 90,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,737 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 84,737 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 78,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 72,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,835 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 68,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 61,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 53,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,264 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,708 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 22,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWH is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ61 LWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ61 LWH registered?

HJ61 LWH is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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