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SJ11 XAF

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,671 mi
Last recorded116,671 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 XAF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 116,671 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi brake hose swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear before tank swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi brake hose swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S spring holding arms and link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 116,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi brake hose swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear before tank swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi brake hose swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S spring holding arms and link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 110,434 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 110,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Lever on caliper stuck forward. (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 103,220 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 94,286 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 94,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and O/S/R 2-3mm. Rear worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 82,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 82,609 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket at rear axle fractured but is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 75,811 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 69,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 63,288 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 63,247 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear quite low (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,413 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,413 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SJ11 XAF is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ11 XAF, 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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SJ11 XAF is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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