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LM61 DXL

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 DXL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,872 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing both edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Nov 2025 92,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front tyres wearing both edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,435 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 82,798 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,538 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,413 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,709 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,794 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 65,794 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Nov 2018 58,705 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,214 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 42,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,793 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,248 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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LM61 DXL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM61 DXL, 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 LM61 DXL registered?

LM61 DXL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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