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SY11 ZHB

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,613 mi
Last recorded141,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZHB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 141,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 137,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 132,693 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,595 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2023 125,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 125,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,446 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

unable to test oil level dipstick incomplete

Fail 20 Jul 2022 118,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine warning light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

unable to test oil level dipstick incomplete

Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,714 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 109,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 95,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,470 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,717 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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 ZHB is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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