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M31 BRF

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 BRF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 161,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 161,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 148,811 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 118,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,760 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,103 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ALDEX PUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ALDEX PUMP UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,040 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,140 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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M31 BRF is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M31 BRF, 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 M31 BRF registered?

M31 BRF is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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