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NA61 XLJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 106,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor damaged but not excessively (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,820 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 101,820 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,574 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 98,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,236 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 72,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,033 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 52,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,674 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 43,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,311 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,698 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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NA61 XLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA61 XLJ, 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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NA61 XLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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