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SY11 YGR

2011 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,532 mi
Last recorded145,532 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 YGR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 145,532 miles

Offside Front back plate missing

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing complete inspection of some components

Fail 19 Feb 2024 145,532 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light surround missing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower bumper damaged sharp edges sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sound deadening material insecure heat shield above rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front fog light bulb insecure in holder

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

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

Offside Front back plate missing

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing complete inspection of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2023 137,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,985 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2022 128,985 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,508 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 118,508 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 108,973 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

Offside Front slight play in seat base mechanism

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 108,973 miles

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

Offside Front slight play in seat base mechanism

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,940 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,584 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,584 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 33,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level low in reservoir

front brake pads low on material

rear brake pads low on material

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,949 miles

brake fluid level low in reservoir

front brake pads low on material

rear brake pads low on material

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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SY11 YGR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY11 YGR, 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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SY11 YGR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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