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M88 AKR

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,325 mi
Last recorded120,325 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 AKR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 120,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 120,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth inner and outer in parts to exposed cords. 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm primary tread, worn smooth inner and outer edges. 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Moderate perishing between tread channels and outer tread. Primary tread at 4mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose not clipped in holder and as a result has been in contact with tyre. Slight damage / rubbing. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to outer tread. Worn smooth inner tread. Primary tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 113,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,961 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 104,115 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 95,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 21 May 2022 95,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,018 miles

*ENGINE OIL LEAK*

Fail 7 Jan 2020 70,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

*ENGINE OIL LEAK*

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,055 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,949 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre cracking out outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,370 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,675 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 31,211 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake locked wheels on test

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,211 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

handbrake locked wheels on test

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

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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M88 AKR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M88 AKR, 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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M88 AKR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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