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AF61 HLJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,996 mi
Last recorded141,996 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 141,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,325 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 133,325 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,826 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,638 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,506 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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AF61 HLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF61 HLJ, 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 AF61 HLJ registered?

AF61 HLJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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