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MJ61 SAW

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 117,930 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,467 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 84,467 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges bald) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder/edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,695 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,083 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,284 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner band

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SAW is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MJ61 SAW, 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 MJ61 SAW registered?

MJ61 SAW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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