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AK03 LEE

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,014 mi
Last recorded74,014 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LEE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,014 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 64,556 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 53,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 53,483 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm 235/50.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 34,763 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm 235/50.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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AK03 LEE is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK03 LEE, 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 AK03 LEE registered?

AK03 LEE is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 September 2018.

Is AK03 LEE safe to buy?

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