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2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · EL65 ANE

EL65 ANE

2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2018. Recorded mileage 91,010 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
FORD KUGA
Year / Origin
2018 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/01/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
91,010 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2026 at 91,010 miles passed outright with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a sequence of three clean passes in the preceding years, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and that the failure recorded in early 2023 was resolved immediately without recurring issues appearing in subsequent tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per annum. Data shows a steady progression between tests, such as the 13,207-mile gap between January 2024 and 2025, and another 12,441 miles between 2025 and 2026. This regular interval suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of seals and fluids within the braking system. While the MOT history is clean of structural advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to wear as the vehicle nears the 100,000-mile mark. Given the consistent mileage, a close look at the suspension bushes and coil springs is advisable to check for signs of play or fatigue. The lack of advisories for brake calipers or exhaust corrosion suggests the previous owners were proactive, but the physical thickness of the discs and pads should be verified to ensure they are not nearing the end of their functional life.

EL65 ANE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
  • 91,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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EL65 ANE Mileage History

  1. 21/01/202352,307 mi
  2. 21/01/202352,307 mi
  3. 27/01/202465,362 mi+13,055 mi
  4. 01/02/202578,569 mi+13,207 mi
  5. 02/01/202691,010 mi+12,441 mi

Average of roughly 13,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EL65 ANE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jun 2026, 17:48
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 (EL65 ANE) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 January 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), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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