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SW53 RVE

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,082 mi
Last recorded70,082 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 RVE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 70,082 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 70,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,689 miles

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded (surface rust)

Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,576 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,814 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 55,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank unscure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,265 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 52,937 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,097 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 21,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,210 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 14,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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SW53 RVE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW53 RVE, 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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SW53 RVE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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