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SH61 GZR

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,028 mi
Last recorded85,028 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 GZR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 85,028 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight. ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 81,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake minimum requirement just met

Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,866 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 74,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure cat mounting broken , (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel tank cover insecure ,

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,786 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 68,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,832 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 61,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not fitted properly .[not seated ] (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,979 miles

Rear axle mtg for exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 55,977 miles

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

Rear axle mtg for exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 51,222 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,292 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 37,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,162 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 31,162 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 25,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 19,061 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 19,061 miles

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

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

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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SH61 GZR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH61 GZR, 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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What year was SH61 GZR registered?

SH61 GZR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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