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AL55 GAL

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,003 mi
Last recorded61,003 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 GAL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,600 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 55,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 44,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 29,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge on limit and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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AL55 GAL is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 AL55 GAL, 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 AL55 GAL registered?

AL55 GAL is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is AL55 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 GAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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