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SY61 VXD

2011 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,033 mi
Last recorded120,033 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VXD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,033 miles

front number plate is damaged

slight corrosion on the rear subframe

Fail 21 Oct 2025 120,010 miles

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

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

front number plate is damaged

slight corrosion on the rear subframe

Pass 26 Oct 2024 118,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 118,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

Fail 23 Oct 2023 112,099 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

Fail 19 Oct 2023 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,561 miles

Both rear tyres have edge wear

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger very corroded and close to breaking off (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r17xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 105,560 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres have edge wear

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger very corroded and close to breaking off (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r17xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,519 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 76,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,116 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SY61 VXD is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY61 VXD, 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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What year was SY61 VXD registered?

SY61 VXD is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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