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NL61 DRO

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 DRO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,680 miles

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

underside has been sprayed in a protective treatment

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,138 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,908 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 71,905 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,270 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,176 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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NL61 DRO is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL61 DRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL61 DRO registered?

NL61 DRO is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is NL61 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 DRO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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