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2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · W26 TAC

W26 TAC

2018 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 26,598 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
FORD KUGA
Year / Origin
2018 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
26,598 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1997cc
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W26 TAC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
  • 26,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

W26 TAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 21:16
MOT Analysis

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 (W26 TAC) between January 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

W26 TAC Mileage History

  1. 19/01/202416,027 mi
  2. 05/07/202419,176 mi+3,149 mi
  3. 21/06/202523,528 mi+4,352 mi
  4. 06/06/202626,598 mi+3,070 mi
  5. 06/06/202626,598 mi

Average of roughly 4,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Previous plates for this vehicle

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CK68GKA
15/04/2026

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