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WJ61 CWU

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,535 mi
Last recorded156,535 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 CWU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 156,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 143,671 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,285 miles

Nearside rear inner brake pad is getting low, difficult to assess due to poor visibility

Pass 4 Oct 2022 120,400 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2021 109,262 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear puncture in tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,947 miles

Tread depth on rear tyres is getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tread depth on rear tyres is getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from boost pipe at rear of the engine ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,147 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,633 miles

Front 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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WJ61 CWU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ61 CWU, 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 WJ61 CWU registered?

WJ61 CWU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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