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MX61 JKU

2011 Ford Kuga

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,722 mi
Last recorded89,722 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 JKU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,965 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,774 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 69,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,374 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,373 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges of tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 38,367 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low on edges of tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 35,915 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 35,915 miles

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,039 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,481 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

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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MX61 JKU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MX61 JKU, 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 MX61 JKU registered?

MX61 JKU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for MX61 JKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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