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SY61 PFJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,465 mi
Last recorded150,465 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 150,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (front + rear) + other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of the car

Fail 25 Aug 2026 150,465 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (front + rear) + other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of the car

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 143,978 miles

Nearside Rear discs has corrosion on face of discs

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

middle and rear section exhaust leaking slighlty

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,867 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 135,840 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 129,061 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside of vehicle cover by black seal

Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 125,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,233 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 100,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,673 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,523 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2014 28,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mist of oil around o/s/r shock absorber

o/s/r tyre low on tread(2mm)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,403 miles

mist of oil around o/s/r shock absorber

o/s/r tyre low on tread(2mm)

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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SY61 PFJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY61 PFJ, 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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SY61 PFJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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