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LG61 YLB

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,266 mi
Last recorded114,266 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 YLB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 114,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 114,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 103,280 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,108 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2023 91,067 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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,379 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 77,361 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 77,361 miles

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 69,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,698 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,804 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,332 miles

front brake pads on 4mm discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm aprox (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres 3-4mm

Fail 8 Sep 2015 36,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chaffing through to cord on ferrule (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm aprox (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres 3-4mm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,000 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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LG61 YLB is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG61 YLB, 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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LG61 YLB is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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