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SV11 ELJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,911 mi
Last recorded128,911 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 128,911 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat switch loose

Offside Rear TRACKTION LEVER BROKEN ON SUSPENSION ARM OSR

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

Rear SPRINGS CORRODED ON REAR

Rear SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 20 Dec 2025 128,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat switch loose

Offside Rear TRACKTION LEVER BROKEN ON SUSPENSION ARM OSR

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

Rear SPRINGS CORRODED ON REAR

Rear SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 27 Dec 2024 121,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 121,834 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ON REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper TRACTION CONTROL LEVER ARM BROKEN

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 110,813 miles

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

general under body corrosion to suspension components

Fail 22 Dec 2023 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative securing bracket snapped due to corrosion (4.1.5 (a))

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

general under body corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 101,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,447 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,469 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 85,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 77,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,645 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 68,643 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,321 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 19,321 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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SV11 ELJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV11 ELJ, 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 SV11 ELJ registered?

SV11 ELJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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