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J70 SDF

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,825 mi
Last recorded93,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SDF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under engine cover (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 93,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under engine cover (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,839 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 64,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 60,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,104 miles

engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF filter seam (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,458 miles

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

engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 29 Feb 2016 33,412 miles

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

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

engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,882 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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J70 SDF is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J70 SDF, 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 J70 SDF registered?

J70 SDF is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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