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YF61 BNJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 BNJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 147,919 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 147,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 9 Aug 2025 138,777 miles

Nearside Front mirrorcover missing

Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2024 133,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,453 miles

Front Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly distorted

oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,207 miles

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

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,465 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,922 miles

both front tyres worn slightly to edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,170 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YF61 BNJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF61 BNJ, 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 YF61 BNJ registered?

YF61 BNJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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