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2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EF67 SMU

EF67 SMU

2018 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 70,693 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
FORD KUGA
Year / Origin
2018 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,693 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 29 July 2025 at 70,693 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and safety components currently meet minimum legal standards. While there was a failure recorded in July 2024, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the identified faults promptly to keep the vehicle roadworthy. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per annum. Between August 2022 at 38,588 miles and July 2025 at 70,693 miles, the car covered over 32,000 miles, showing a steady usage rate rather than long periods of stagnation or excessive wear. The lack of advisories in the last three tests suggests that components such as the exhaust system and braking hardware have not yet reached premature degradation during this interval. Given the clean record of the most recent inspections, a buyer should still focus on a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and rubber mounts, as these are common points of wear on Kugas of this age despite moderate mileage. The record does not highlight any recurring structural corrosion or binding calipers, but checking the brake discs for uneven wear or thinning remains standard practice to ensure the maintenance trend continues beyond the recorded MOT tests. The history reflects a proactive approach to repairs by the previous owner.
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EF67 SMU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 70,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EF67 SMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (EF67 SMU) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

EF67 SMU Mileage History

  1. 01/08/202238,588 mi
  2. 18/07/202349,388 mi+10,800 mi
  3. 25/07/202459,348 mi+9,960 mi
  4. 25/07/202459,348 mi
  5. 29/07/202570,693 mi+11,345 mi

Average of roughly 10,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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