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2011 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · JMA 748N

JMA 748N

2011 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 133,997 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
FORD KUGA
Year / Origin
2011
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
133,997 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2011 Ford Kuga demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent MOT on 2025-10-28 confirming no defects at 133,997 miles. The prior three tests from 2024-10-26 to 2022-11-10 also showed no issues, suggesting consistent maintenance. However, a conflicting entry on 2023-11-28 records both a PASS and FAIL at the same mileage, raising questions about data accuracy. Despite this, the absence of recorded defects in the last four tests implies the vehicle has been well-maintained. The mileage progression aligns with typical usage for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging 8,933 miles annually. A 13-month gap between the 2022-11-10 test (100,797 miles) and 2023-11-28 test (110,704 miles) reflects steady annual usage. The 2023-11-28 test’s duplicate PASS/FAIL entry at identical mileage complicates analysis, but the subsequent 2024-10-26 test at 120,172 miles showed no defects, reinforcing the overall reliability of the record. A buyer should inspect the suspension system for wear, as older vehicles often develop bushing deterioration or coil spring fatigue. While no corrosion or structural issues were noted, the 2023-11-28 anomaly warrants verification of the MOT history’s integrity. Brake components and exhaust systems should also be checked, as these are common wear points. The lack of recorded defects suggests the vehicle is mechanically sound, but physical inspection is crucial to confirm the absence of hidden issues not flagged in the tests.
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JMA 748N Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
  • 133,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

JMA 748N MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Kuga (JMA 748N) between November 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

JMA 748N Mileage History

  1. 10/11/2022100,797 mi
  2. 28/11/2023110,704 mi+9,907 mi
  3. 28/11/2023110,704 mi
  4. 26/10/2024120,172 mi+9,468 mi
  5. 28/10/2025133,997 mi+13,825 mi

Average of roughly 11,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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