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JM16 GAR

2018 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,703 mi
Last recorded35,703 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM16 GAR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,703 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 35,703 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 29,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lense cracked

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 20,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,625 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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JM16 GAR is a 2018 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JM16 GAR, 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 JM16 GAR registered?

JM16 GAR is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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The MOT history for JM16 GAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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