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MK11 BYR

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,671 mi
Last recorded145,671 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 BYR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 145,671 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 145,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 139,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2024 130,178 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x3 centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 130,178 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective x3 centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,276 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 121,276 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 117,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tail light lens s/damage both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 117,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tail light lens s/damage both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,346 miles

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

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

items suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road

o/s/r light cluster has slight damage

Fail 1 Jun 2021 109,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

items suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road

o/s/r light cluster has slight damage

Pass 1 Jun 2020 101,117 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

items suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road

o/s/r light cluster has slight damage

Pass 29 May 2019 91,047 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 29 May 2019 91,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,319 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and approaching legal limit 2.00mm

engine undertrays fitted preventing full inspetion

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,144 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,268 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,957 miles

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

front wipers streaking screen

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MK11 BYR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK11 BYR, 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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MK11 BYR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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