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J555 TAY

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,113 mi
Last recorded70,113 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 TAY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,437 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,363 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,565 miles

sills covered

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tyre bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tyre bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,736 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 20,706 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre stepping on in sider edge

tyre size 235/55r17 99v

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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J555 TAY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 J555 TAY, 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 J555 TAY registered?

J555 TAY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is J555 TAY safe to buy?

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