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J40 RUS

2018 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RUS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 75,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 70,533 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,384 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,146 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 45,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,431 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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J40 RUS is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J40 RUS, 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 J40 RUS registered?

J40 RUS is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is J40 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 RUS shows 7 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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