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223 DNO

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration223 DNO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 80,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 112,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 72,633 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 72,633 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 107,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre devoid tread outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre devoid tread outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,304 miles

Offside Rear brake disc discolored

Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc discolored

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 97,571 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 97,571 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 81,996 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 81,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,208 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 64,207 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,886 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 31,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,442 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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223 DNO is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 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 223 DNO, 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 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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223 DNO is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 September 2016.

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