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J161 SJH

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,710 mi
Last recorded145,710 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 SJH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 145,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS /OS on channel wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 138,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 122,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 122,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,160 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,651 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,860 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 100,860 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,732 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,851 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,643 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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J161 SJH is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J161 SJH, 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 J161 SJH registered?

J161 SJH is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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