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YS11 VLU

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,615 mi
Last recorded106,615 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 VLU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,028 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 100,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,710 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush started to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 68,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush started to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,347 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Pass 10 May 2017 45,446 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 May 2016 38,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 38,229 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 29,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 22,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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YS11 VLU 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 YS11 VLU, 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 YS11 VLU registered?

YS11 VLU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is YS11 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS11 VLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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