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YC61 UWJ

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,553 mi
Last recorded145,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 145,553 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,669 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 broken centre and tail (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 134,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 broken centre and tail (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,880 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

cambelt due

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Jan 2024 122,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

cambelt due

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,828 miles

Cambelt due??

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 113,828 miles

Cambelt due??

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,020 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,346 miles

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

exhaust fumes in cabin

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,952 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,590 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,236 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,175 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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YC61 UWJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC61 UWJ, 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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YC61 UWJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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