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SM11 EMJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 94,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,104 miles

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

Underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,800 miles

slight oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 19 Dec 2020 60,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,578 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 46,578 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,147 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 9,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 9,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM11 EMJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SM11 EMJ, 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 SM11 EMJ registered?

SM11 EMJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is SM11 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 EMJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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