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ST61 GDJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,533 mi
Last recorded218,533 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 218,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 218,529 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 213,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 202,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 191,053 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 180,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 173,035 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 165,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 158,732 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 158,732 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 149,805 miles

Brake imbalance not tested

Decelerometer used for brake test as Rolling Road out of action

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tire is devoid of tread on inner edge and just above legal requirement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tire devoid of tread on inner edge and just above legal requirement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 149,803 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not carried out due to vehicle condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken spring has come out of casing and resting just above tire (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

this vehicle in its present condition should NOT BE DRIVEN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tire is devoid of tread on inner edge and just above legal requirement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tire devoid of tread on inner edge and just above legal requirement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 138,940 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 138,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 128,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,317 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 GDJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST61 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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