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LR61 VBC

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,644 mi
Last recorded133,644 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 VBC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,644 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 133,642 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,780 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,183 miles

both rear tyres worn out of there natural shape on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2023 116,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn out of there natural shape on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,140 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/3mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/3mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,342 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 79,342 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 62,351 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,529 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 52,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR61 VBC is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White 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 LR61 VBC, 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 LR61 VBC registered?

LR61 VBC is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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