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2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · LJ68 LAA

LJ68 LAA

2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 47,251 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
FORD KUGA
Year / Origin
2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
47,251 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1499cc
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LJ68 LAA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
  • 47,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LJ68 LAA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jul 2026, 02:01
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Kuga (LJ68 LAA) between February 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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LJ68 LAA Mileage History

  1. 16/02/202328,224 mi
  2. 17/02/202328,250 mi+26 mi
  3. 16/03/202439,689 mi+11,439 mi
  4. 17/07/202547,251 mi+7,562 mi
  5. 19/07/202547,251 mi

Average of roughly 7,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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