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YH61 MXR

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 MXR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,306 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 118,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected Wire to plug broken away. (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,218 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,554 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 96,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 27 Sep 2021 85,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,866 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,075 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,130 miles

Rear 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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YH61 MXR is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH61 MXR, 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 YH61 MXR registered?

YH61 MXR is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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