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NH04 SAM

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,157 mi
Last recorded122,157 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 SAM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 122,157 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of advanced wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of advanced wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 122,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking in the area of the fuel injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 R 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of advanced wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to markers within the middle section 235 55 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of advanced wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 112,314 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 112,314 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective one of two mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 104,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,300 miles

Fuel filter housing cracked

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,022 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 71,920 miles

Nearside Front Bumper cracked/damaged

Nearside Headlight washer jet cover missing

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

Various light corrosion underside

Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,283 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)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

no tow ball fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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NH04 SAM is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NH04 SAM, 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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NH04 SAM is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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