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MOT & Mileage History for EJ17 VBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 87,789 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 9,569 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | EJ17 VBO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EJ — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About EJ17 VBO
What car is EJ17 VBO?
EJ17 VBO is an black Ford Kuga, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.
What is the mileage of EJ17 VBO?
The last recorded mileage for EJ17 VBO was 87,789 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EJ17 VBO passed its MOT?
EJ17 VBO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.
Is EJ17 VBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ17 VBO is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EJ17 VBO?
EJ17 VBO is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.