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LJ02 DSJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 DSJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 97,357 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,915 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear has slight bind on brake

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear slight bind onbrake

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,003 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,802 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,290 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,877 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 43,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,083 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,133 miles

Centre Front handbrake release button missing however operating bar works satisfactory

Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,133 miles

Centre Front handbrake release button missing however operating bar works satisfactory

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,958 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 40,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 31,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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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LJ02 DSJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LJ02 DSJ, 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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LJ02 DSJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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