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NL61 JMU

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 JMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 114,741 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 114,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,275 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 96,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached support bearing bracket broken (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,504 miles

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

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 6 Apr 2022 74,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,834 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,720 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 39,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,181 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 JMU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JMU, 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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NL61 JMU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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