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MK11 NLJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 84,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield over rear box is starting to come loose

rear supension arms rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2026 84,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield over rear box is starting to come loose

rear supension arms rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,030 miles

Exhaust heat shield around the back box is coming loose

Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 82,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,528 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 80,528 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 71,701 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,419 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 69,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front and nearside rear tyre valves are perished/cracked

Offside Rear fog lamp has water inside

Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,627 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 66,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,235 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 63,211 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dog cage removed from rear seats

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 NLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NLJ, 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 MK11 NLJ registered?

MK11 NLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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