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JR16 SEP

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,347 mi
Last recorded41,347 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR16 SEP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 41,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 26,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 13,887 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres- outer sidewall perished/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2024 13,881 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres- outer sidewall perished/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 7,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 5,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 4,715 miles

Offside Front 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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JR16 SEP is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JR16 SEP, 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 JR16 SEP registered?

JR16 SEP is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is JR16 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR16 SEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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