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MJ61 WMU

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,149 mi
Last recorded127,149 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 WMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 127,149 miles

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 115,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 105,893 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 105,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,268 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 75,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,915 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 64,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,945 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 45,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 26,728 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 WMU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ61 WMU registered?

MJ61 WMU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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