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SK61 JDZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,033 mi
Last recorded168,033 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 JDZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 168,033 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 157,435 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2024 157,435 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 148,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,633 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 140,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 106,735 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 106,735 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,440 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,924 miles

cut nearside rear side wall (no cords)

cut off side rear side wall (no cords)

Fail 13 May 2016 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

cut nearside rear side wall (no cords)

cut off side rear side wall (no cords)

Pass 14 May 2015 88,921 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 14 May 2015 88,921 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,722 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,179 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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SK61 JDZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 SK61 JDZ, 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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SK61 JDZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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