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LS61 DGE

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,333 mi
Last recorded115,333 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 DGE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 115,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 105,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 96,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge & low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge, low on tread & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,128 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 84,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,273 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 79,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,481 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyre's tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyre's tread

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyre's tread

Offside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyre's tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,246 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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LS61 DGE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS61 DGE, 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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LS61 DGE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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