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V222 JMW

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 JMW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 128,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRALING ARM MAIN BUSH TO BODY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRALING ARM MAIN BUSH TO BODY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 123,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRALING ARM TO BODY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,374 miles

surface corrosion rear axel and under vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,374 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))

surface corrosion rear axel and under vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2023 114,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to required limits central tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 114,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to required limits central tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,294 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 96,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 96,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,439 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill protector loose

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box pipe pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to under side and suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2021 72,439 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill protector loose

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box pipe pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to under side and suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,520 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,769 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,769 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,597 miles

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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V222 JMW is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V222 JMW, 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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V222 JMW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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