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MK61 DZG

2011 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,516 mi
Last recorded111,516 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 DZG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 111,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 105,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,736 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Fuse (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 77,476 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))

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

noise coming from altenator

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,673 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 68,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,162 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,383 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,508 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges and high spots on the tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside door mirror head/casing damaged

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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MK61 DZG is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK61 DZG, 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 MK61 DZG registered?

MK61 DZG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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