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J31 PJB

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,797 mi
Last recorded104,797 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 PJB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,797 miles

heatshield insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 46,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 21,056 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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J31 PJB is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J31 PJB, 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 J31 PJB registered?

J31 PJB is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 December 2018.

Is J31 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 PJB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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