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LM61 UUJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,158 mi
Last recorded167,158 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 UUJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 167,158 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2025 155,435 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 155,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 143,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 143,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 131,159 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 131,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 101,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 78,052 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,714 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,112 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 31,927 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,029 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 UUJ 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 LM61 UUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM61 UUJ registered?

LM61 UUJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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The MOT history for LM61 UUJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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