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A5 HJS

2018 Ford Kuga

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,284 mi
Last recorded35,284 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HJS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 21,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 17,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 14,720 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 14,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A5 HJS is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 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 A5 HJS, 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 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 HJS registered?

A5 HJS is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is A5 HJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HJS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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