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LL11 DHZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL11 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 161,550 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 161,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 148,079 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre tread depths on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle wax oiled under side/components wax oiled.

Fail 1 Jul 2024 148,079 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre tread depths on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle wax oiled under side/components wax oiled.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slight weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front steering rack ends. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight clunking noise from steering. (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

slight clunking from front shock absorbers.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 135,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slight weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front steering rack ends. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight clunking noise from steering. (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

slight clunking from front shock absorbers.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 125,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear link rod ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both front rack ends. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 125,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear link rod ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both front rack ends. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 116,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 108,649 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 108,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,910 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,908 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes under vehicle leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,468 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,077 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,044 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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LL11 DHZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Red 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 LL11 DHZ, 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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LL11 DHZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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