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ST61 EGJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,202 mi
Last recorded145,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 EGJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 145,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,047 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,234 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,855 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 121,855 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2018 91,094 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s at inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,243 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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ST61 EGJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST61 EGJ, 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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ST61 EGJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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