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At a glance
This 2018 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 42,643 miles on the clock, averaging 5,828 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 LY18 LXJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 42,643 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,828 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | LY18 LXJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LY — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About LY18 LXJ
What car is LY18 LXJ?
LY18 LXJ is an red Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2018.
What is the mileage of LY18 LXJ?
The last recorded mileage for LY18 LXJ was 42,643 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LY18 LXJ passed its MOT?
LY18 LXJ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.
Is LY18 LXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LY18 LXJ 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 LY18 LXJ?
LY18 LXJ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.