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M577 VKX

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,654 mi
Last recorded131,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM577 VKX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 131,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 127,515 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front rear sub-frames corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 33,393 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 33,393 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,404 miles

underside heavily corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 127,401 miles

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

underside heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 126,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 125,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 125,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,157 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 114,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,385 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 33,336 miles

All direction indicators not working faulty all lamps light up like hazard warning when switched either to the left or to the right (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock wiring harness pinched at frame. cables stretched (2.1.4 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,050 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,245 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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M577 VKX is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M577 VKX, 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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M577 VKX is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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