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LN61 YLZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 134,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 123,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 115,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,258 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,328 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,848 miles

Advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,400 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,050 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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LN61 YLZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN61 YLZ, 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 LN61 YLZ registered?

LN61 YLZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LN61 YLZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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