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LJ11 FDM

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 FDM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,103 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2026 84,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 77,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 75,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 75,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 74,962 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 73,454 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 72,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 72,016 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 69,903 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2019 69,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 65,404 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 65,368 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 58,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,639 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre tread low

rear brake pads low inner

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,664 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 23,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,496 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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LJ11 FDM is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ11 FDM, 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 LJ11 FDM registered?

LJ11 FDM is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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