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ML61 DDY

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,568 mi
Last recorded179,568 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 DDY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 179,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 179,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and BALD EDGE 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise clutch pedal rubber

emisssions close but passed

Fail 2 Nov 2023 136,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise clutch pedal rubber

Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,100 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))

advise exhaust repairs

advise n/s hand brake cable

advise rear brake sqweel

advise rear suspesion corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 118,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

advise exhaust repairs

advise n/s hand brake cable

advise rear brake sqweel

advise rear suspesion corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,498 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,191 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,107 miles

Offside Rear light, lens damaged but not a failure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,777 miles

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2016 54,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,364 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,373 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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ML61 DDY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML61 DDY, 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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ML61 DDY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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