2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · DC55 JRC
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2018. Recorded mileage 93,608 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC55 JRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 93,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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DC55 JRC 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 (DC55 JRC) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DC55 JRC Mileage History
- 01/08/202355,409 mi
- 26/02/202459,503 mi+4,094 mi
- 19/02/202577,618 mi+18,115 mi
- 10/02/202693,606 mi+15,988 mi
- 11/02/202693,608 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 15,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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