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SU02 TEZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,381 mi
Last recorded101,381 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU02 TEZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 101,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 97,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 97,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 93,470 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 93,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 89,666 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 89,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 85,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 85,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 82,137 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 82,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 79,898 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 79,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 77,055 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,042 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 72,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,792 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 62,792 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,243 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 53,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,414 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front child seat inplace not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SU02 TEZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SU02 TEZ, 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 SU02 TEZ registered?

SU02 TEZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is SU02 TEZ safe to buy?

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