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Y88 DLG

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,177 mi
Last recorded179,177 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 DLG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 179,177 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,206 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mount has corroded off the system but the exhaust has enough mounts so its secure and safe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 85,206 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mount has corroded off the system but the exhaust has enough mounts so its secure and safe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 165,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,901 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 153,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 78,561 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,147 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,887 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 119,871 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 96,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,185 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 62,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,802 miles

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

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

advise a full service

nail in o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,704 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y88 DLG is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y88 DLG, 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 Y88 DLG registered?

Y88 DLG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is Y88 DLG safe to buy?

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