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HV61 NZJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,232 mi
Last recorded129,232 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 129,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 127,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 126,103 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,696 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 123,863 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 123,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,848 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 115,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,591 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,850 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 80,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,518 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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HV61 NZJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV61 NZJ, 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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HV61 NZJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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