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SO61 DFZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,836 mi
Last recorded104,836 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,836 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2025 104,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,930 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 98,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,444 miles

covers under body

surface rust appearing front crossmember and rear axle

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,872 miles

covers on under body

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,689 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers under body

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,747 miles

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 10 Jun 2019 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,719 miles

Front both tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,730 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,730 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 44,888 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge & cracking in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,232 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,865 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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SO61 DFZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO61 DFZ, 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 SO61 DFZ registered?

SO61 DFZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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