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J16 BWS

2018 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BWS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,790 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 51,790 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,666 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 34,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 34,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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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J16 BWS is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J16 BWS, 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 J16 BWS registered?

J16 BWS is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is J16 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 BWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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