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J19 ELN

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 ELN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,174 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2026 77,146 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 68,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (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 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 68,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (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 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,195 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 54,195 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 38,742 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 38,742 miles

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,197 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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J19 ELN is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J19 ELN, 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 J19 ELN registered?

J19 ELN is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 October 2018.

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