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NL11 DJV

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,305 mi
Last recorded158,305 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 DJV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 158,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Rear evidence of underbody corrosion in various places, not considered excessive

parking brake travel slightly high, but acceptable to requirements

washers poor but acceptable

Fail 4 Aug 2025 158,294 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Rear evidence of underbody corrosion in various places, not considered excessive

parking brake travel slightly high, but acceptable to requirements

washers poor but acceptable

Pass 8 Aug 2024 154,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 154,326 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 150,759 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering arm/tie rod has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2022 146,035 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 146,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 139,949 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 139,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2020 134,481 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 134,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 124,241 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 124,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,942 miles

Nearside Front & offside steering rack tie rods have small amount of play

Fail 26 Oct 2017 114,942 miles

Nearside Front & offside steering rack tie rods have small amount of play

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,315 miles

Offside Front very slight play in tie rod of steering rack

engine covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,835 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,031 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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NL11 DJV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL11 DJV, 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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NL11 DJV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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