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AU18 JOH

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,630 mi
Last recorded51,630 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 JOH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 51,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 42,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low and slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low and slightly deteriorated - 235 55 17 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 42,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low and slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge low and slightly deteriorated - 235 55 17 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 33,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 31,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,911 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 24,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,435 miles

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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AU18 JOH is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU18 JOH, 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 AU18 JOH registered?

AU18 JOH is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AU18 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 JOH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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