2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · EF18 OBL
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 15,677 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF18 OBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 15,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EF18 OBL 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 (EF18 OBL) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
EF18 OBL Mileage History
- 12/06/202412,980 mi
- 12/06/202514,211 mi+1,231 mi
- 03/06/202615,353 mi+1,142 mi
- 10/08/202615,677 mi+324 mi
- 10/08/202615,677 mi
Average of roughly 1,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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