2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · HB18 CJB
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 53,981 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HB18 CJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 53,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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HB18 CJB 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 (HB18 CJB) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
HB18 CJB Mileage History
- 27/03/202335,667 mi
- 29/03/202335,667 mi
- 28/03/202440,283 mi+4,616 mi
- 11/12/202442,165 mi+1,882 mi
- 29/11/202553,981 mi+11,816 mi
Average of roughly 6,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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