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RJ61 KZD

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,394 mi
Last recorded76,394 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 KZD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 76,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,222 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 72,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,681 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,894 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,264 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape aswell. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer corroded & cracked. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,264 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape aswell. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer corroded & cracked. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge & on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Baid inner edge & on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 18,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly feathered

Fail 25 Nov 2014 18,744 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly feathered

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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RJ61 KZD is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ61 KZD, 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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RJ61 KZD is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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