2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · NL18 YFW
2018 Ford Kuga (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 54,320 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL18 YFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 54,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NL18 YFW 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 (NL18 YFW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL18 YFW Mileage History
- 27/01/202326,069 mi
- 26/01/202434,046 mi+7,977 mi
- 17/01/202540,431 mi+6,385 mi
- 20/01/202540,431 mi
- 14/01/202654,320 mi+13,889 mi
Average of roughly 9,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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