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J16 JSW

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,531 mi
Last recorded59,531 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 JSW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 59,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 46,377 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,932 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc's corroded & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,829 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 4,728 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 4,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 JSW 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 87.5%.

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 J16 JSW, 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 J16 JSW registered?

J16 JSW is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is J16 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 JSW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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