2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · AL55 GAL
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 61,003 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL55 GAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 61,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AL55 GAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Kuga (AL55 GAL) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AL55 GAL Mileage History
- 11/11/202244,405 mi
- 04/12/202355,600 mi+11,195 mi
- 05/12/202355,600 mi
- 27/11/202459,807 mi+4,207 mi
- 09/12/202561,003 mi+1,196 mi
Average of roughly 5,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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