2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · LF68 BFY
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 44,255 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF68 BFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 44,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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LF68 BFY 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 (LF68 BFY) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “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))”.
LF68 BFY Mileage History
- 09/06/202318,808 mi
- 09/07/202426,749 mi+7,941 mi
- 09/07/202426,750 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/202535,271 mi+8,521 mi
- 03/07/202644,255 mi+8,984 mi
Average of roughly 8,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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