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L30 JEV

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,654 mi
Last recorded162,654 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 JEV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 162,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 153,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly castling inner section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly castling inner section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 135,270 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 135,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 116,306 miles

rear heat shield loose not likely to fall off

Fail 22 Mar 2023 116,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front jets (3.5 (a))

rear heat shield loose not likely to fall off

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,246 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,245 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 73,980 miles

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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 58,521 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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L30 JEV is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 L30 JEV, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L30 JEV is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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