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RJ11 ZLK

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,006 mi
Last recorded142,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 ZLK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 142,006 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm smooth on edges 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm smooth on inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 142,006 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm smooth on edges 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm smooth on inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 135,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,040 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 130,980 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 128,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 128,210 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 106,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,961 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 95,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 85,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,196 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,498 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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RJ11 ZLK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ11 ZLK, 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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RJ11 ZLK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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