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LS61 NZU

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 112,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-body cor rosin

Pass 3 Jan 2025 111,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,969 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 80,490 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 37,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,334 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 30,160 miles

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

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 NZU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NZU, 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 LS61 NZU registered?

LS61 NZU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is LS61 NZU safe to buy?

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