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JO03 CAD

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 CAD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,432 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 47,389 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 47,389 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective 28" flat blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,026 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 29,078 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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JO03 CAD is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 JO03 CAD, 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 JO03 CAD registered?

JO03 CAD is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is JO03 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO03 CAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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