2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MX68 TZK
2018 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 86,122 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX68 TZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 86,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX68 TZK 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 (MX68 TZK) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MX68 TZK Mileage History
- 05/07/202317,812 mi
- 03/07/202445,883 mi+28,071 mi
- 17/06/202572,019 mi+26,136 mi
- 18/06/202572,019 mi
- 01/06/202686,122 mi+14,103 mi
Average of roughly 23,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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