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MH18 NZD

2018 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,323 mi
Last recorded72,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Kuga37,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH18 NZD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 72,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 42,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 42,949 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 29,753 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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MH18 NZD is a 2018 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH18 NZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH18 NZD?

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What year was MH18 NZD registered?

MH18 NZD is a 2018 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is MH18 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH18 NZD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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