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TC54 XXX

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,826 mi
Last recorded112,826 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC54 XXX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,826 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 105,215 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 105,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,549 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight knock heard in front suspension but unable to find any play in joints

Fail 3 Oct 2022 100,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight knock heard in front suspension but unable to find any play in joints

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,878 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,699 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,753 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,099 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Exhaust system rust corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 73,099 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Exhaust system rust corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,405 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2016 61,405 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,860 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2014 36,057 miles

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

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

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

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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TC54 XXX is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TC54 XXX, 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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TC54 XXX is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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