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MJ61 GZT

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,753 mi
Last recorded134,753 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 GZT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 118,251 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge of tread

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

Fail 5 May 2022 118,251 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge of tread

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 105,812 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 105,812 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 96,951 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 96,949 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges mirror (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 96,936 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,328 miles

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

both front suspension rear bushes have play in

clutch pedal rubber missing

front pads low

o-s-r child seat fitted

rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front suspension rear bushes have play in

clutch pedal rubber missing

front pads low

o-s-r child seat fitted

rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,517 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,529 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 70,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,878 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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MJ61 GZT is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ61 GZT, 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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MJ61 GZT is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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