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JP03 EDZ

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP03 EDZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 72,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,064 miles

Front Sun Strip Fitted to Windscreen

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,502 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 47,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

both rear toe link arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Oct 2021 36,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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JP03 EDZ is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JP03 EDZ, 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 JP03 EDZ registered?

JP03 EDZ is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 November 2018.

Is JP03 EDZ safe to buy?

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