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NU61 TEJ

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 121,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,951 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 109,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 102,952 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 97,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,180 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 81,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 71,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 62,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 62,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,580 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2016 52,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2 front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,076 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 41,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,323 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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NU61 TEJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU61 TEJ, 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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NU61 TEJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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