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JL04 LML

2018 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,287 mi
Last recorded60,287 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 LML
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,287 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 60,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 48,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,098 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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JL04 LML is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JL04 LML, 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 JL04 LML registered?

JL04 LML is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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