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JB54 RAM

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,541 mi
Last recorded47,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB54 RAM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 47,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 42,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,325 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 63,325 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 36,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 31,139 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 44,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 22,145 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,660 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

heat shield slightly loose at o/s of fuel tank

Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,212 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,033 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,003 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,917 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 25,916 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre stepted on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

D.P.F fitted to car emissions to low to give reading on machine for print out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers slight smearing

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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JB54 RAM is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 JB54 RAM, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JB54 RAM registered?

JB54 RAM is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 September 2017.

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