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At a glance
This 2018 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 43,197 miles on the clock, averaging 5,646 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.
MOT & Mileage History for EF18 GHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 43,197 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,090 |
| Average per year | 5,646 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Kuga
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2012–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Tailgate catch/latch knocking
The tailgate catch mechanism wears or loosens, causing play in the latch assembly. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (new catch + labour).[1]
Gear lever gaiter wear
Rubber gaiter around the gear shifter splits or degrades prematurely. · Typical repair: £50-£150 (new gaiter + labour).[1]
Door creaks
Door hinges or seals dry out/wear, causing friction in the door mechanism. · Typical repair: £80-£200 (grease hinges/seals or replace bushes).[1]
Keyless entry door handle sensor failure
Salt/water ingress corrodes sensors in the exterior door handles (keyless models). · Typical repair: £150-£400 (clean/replace handle sensor).[2][3]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF18 GHJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About EF18 GHJ
What car is EF18 GHJ?
EF18 GHJ is an black Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.
What is the mileage of EF18 GHJ?
The last recorded mileage for EF18 GHJ was 43,197 miles, recorded on 9 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF18 GHJ passed its MOT?
EF18 GHJ has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2026.
Is EF18 GHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF18 GHJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EF18 GHJ?
EF18 GHJ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.