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SW61 TCO

2011 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,704 mi
Last recorded124,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 TCO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 124,704 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 115,212 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 115,195 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,420 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,082 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 80,080 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in center (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,468 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,088 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 52,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,719 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 44,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,956 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,860 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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SW61 TCO is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SW61 TCO, 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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SW61 TCO is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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