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J222 SGC

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,962 mi
Last recorded147,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 SGC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake could be better

Fail 12 Jan 2026 147,916 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake could be better

Pass 2 Jan 2025 147,089 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 147,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 139,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,361 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 133,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,339 miles

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

Front both track rod steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear cv boot clip adrift but still prevent ingress of dirt

Fail 13 Jan 2022 128,339 miles

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

Front both track rod steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear cv boot clip adrift but still prevent ingress of dirt

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,903 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 80,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,410 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 62,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,030 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 26,847 miles

emissions too low to register

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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J222 SGC is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White 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 J222 SGC, 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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J222 SGC is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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