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N40 SHJ

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,251 mi
Last recorded132,251 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 132,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 125,728 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 125,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 121,257 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,076 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 95,073 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective above axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,369 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 94,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative damaged (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s to inner cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,846 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 80,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,442 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 67,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,660 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)

Small cuts on n/s front tyre rim protector

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S MIRROR COVER

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,233 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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N40 SHJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N40 SHJ, 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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N40 SHJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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