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NJ61 MVL

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 131,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,802 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,649 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTHS ARE OK, SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTHS ARE OK, SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive DAMPNESS OF OIL ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,725 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,922 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,525 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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NJ61 MVL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White 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 NJ61 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

NJ61 MVL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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