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J90 JLH

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,184 mi
Last recorded128,184 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 JLH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 128,184 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded all around

Fail 26 Aug 2025 128,183 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded all around

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated plus walls scuffed (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,216 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,766 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also in middle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 108,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also in middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 105,475 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,484 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,614 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,614 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,222 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,222 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,952 miles

EMMISIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18/Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EMMISIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,824 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked and worn on inner edge 235/50R18

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,250 miles

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

N/S/F tyre cracked and worn on edges 235/50R18 Y

N/S/R tyre cracked and worn bold on inner edge

O/S/F tyre cracked

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

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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J90 JLH is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J90 JLH, 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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J90 JLH is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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