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LS61 MDU

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 MDU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 136,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 125,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 116,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 107,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inc cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 107,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inc cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 96,123 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 96,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 96,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 95,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 74,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

repair to chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2015 40,693 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

repair to chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,514 miles

both rear tyres have large splits to inner sidewalls but not down to the cords

Fail 14 Oct 2014 35,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both rear tyres have large splits to inner sidewalls but not down to the cords

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 MDU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White 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 LS61 MDU, 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 MDU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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