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NJ61 KZY

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,323 mi
Last recorded118,323 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 KZY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 118,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 118,323 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 110,820 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 110,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 104,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,786 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 79,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 65,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,745 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,810 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,890 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,890 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,174 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 43,061 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s ( tread splitting) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ61 KZY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ61 KZY, 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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What year was NJ61 KZY registered?

NJ61 KZY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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