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AP18 NGZ

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,461 mi
Last recorded101,461 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 NGZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 101,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,732 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 80,732 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,856 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pipe seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 59,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front cv boost leaking

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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AP18 NGZ is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 AP18 NGZ, 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 AP18 NGZ registered?

AP18 NGZ is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 August 2018.

Is AP18 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 NGZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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