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JP07 TAR

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP07 TAR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,776 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2026 70,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2025 58,314 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 31 May 2024 45,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2022 25,120 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,029 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))

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

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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JP07 TAR is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JP07 TAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JP07 TAR registered?

JP07 TAR is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 May 2018.

Is JP07 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JP07 TAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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