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JT03 SMT

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,679 mi
Last recorded71,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT03 SMT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,541 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,453 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 52,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,673 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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JT03 SMT is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JT03 SMT, 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 JT03 SMT registered?

JT03 SMT is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is JT03 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JT03 SMT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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