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J17 BJE

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,858 mi
Last recorded126,858 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 BJE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 126,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,976 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,633 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,899 miles

Both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin Appears close to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,566 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,670 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,013 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly stepped and undulated on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,292 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 71,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,971 miles

Rear brake pad linings appear low

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,714 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front and rear tyres worn on inner edges and void of tread

Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,380 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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J17 BJE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black 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 J17 BJE, 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 J17 BJE registered?

J17 BJE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is J17 BJE safe to buy?

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