2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · MW17 LBG
2017 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 45,692 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW17 LBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 45,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MW17 LBG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Kuga (MW17 LBG) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MW17 LBG Mileage History
- 23/04/202231,266 mi
- 22/04/202335,981 mi+4,715 mi
- 24/04/202335,996 mi+15 mi
- 18/04/202440,751 mi+4,755 mi
- 26/04/202545,692 mi+4,941 mi
Average of roughly 4,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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