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J17 EAE

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,642 mi
Last recorded104,642 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,909 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,031 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,765 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,652 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,040 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 EAE 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 85.7%.

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 J17 EAE, 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 J17 EAE registered?

J17 EAE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is J17 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 EAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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