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AJ18 VGK

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 VGK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 73,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 52,132 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Both rear tyres perished & cracked

Child seats fitted across rear thus not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2022 43,616 miles

All 4 tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Both rear tyres are slightly damaged / perished / cracking

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Mot carried out in wet & frozen conditions

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AJ18 VGK is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ18 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ18 VGK registered?

AJ18 VGK is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is AJ18 VGK safe to buy?

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