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EK18 ULD

2018 Ford Kuga · Petrol · 1498cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2018 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 56,045 miles on the clock, averaging 7,429 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.

MOT & Mileage History for EK18 ULD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2021
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,429

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading56,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,532
Average per year7,429
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EK18 ULD 18k28k37k47k56k '21'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage49,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage44,075 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage36,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage26,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,772 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage18,071 miles

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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

RegistrationEK18 ULD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About EK18 ULD

What car is EK18 ULD?

EK18 ULD is an red Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.

What is the mileage of EK18 ULD?

The last recorded mileage for EK18 ULD was 56,045 miles, recorded on 30 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK18 ULD passed its MOT?

EK18 ULD has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2026.

Is EK18 ULD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK18 ULD 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 EK18 ULD?

EK18 ULD is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.