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M16 CJR

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,129 mi
Last recorded166,129 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 CJR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 166,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 166,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 161,465 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 161,465 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 149,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 149,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 128,353 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 128,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 103,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 86,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

front brake pad thicknesses getting low

Fail 14 Dec 2018 66,611 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear registration plate bent at one end

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

front brake pad thicknesses getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2017 57,782 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp cracked

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,080 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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M16 CJR 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 72.2%.

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 M16 CJR, 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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M16 CJR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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