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K5 VMJ

2018 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,541 mi
Last recorded67,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 235.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - tire size = 235.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 30,593 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 30,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 21,591 miles

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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K5 VMJ is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,499cc 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 K5 VMJ, 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 K5 VMJ registered?

K5 VMJ is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is K5 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 VMJ 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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