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LU04 GAV

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,264 mi
Last recorded176,264 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 GAV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 176,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 166,428 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 166,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,668 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 148,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,038 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 128,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,559 miles

note no D.S.M. print out due to low emissions

Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

note no D.S.M. print out due to low emissions

Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,835 miles

Central Rear note seat belt sticking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged note cracking to valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

note no D.M.S. print out due to low emissions

Pass 31 May 2016 97,507 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 81,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 81,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,207 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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LU04 GAV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LU04 GAV, 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 LU04 GAV registered?

LU04 GAV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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