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MT61 TJZ

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,343 mi
Last recorded103,343 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 TJZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 90,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 76,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 69,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 69,330 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front /nearside front /nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,195 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 45,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,251 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 38,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,183 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 26,056 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 12,456 miles

3x child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

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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MT61 TJZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT61 TJZ, 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 MT61 TJZ registered?

MT61 TJZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is MT61 TJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 TJZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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