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AB04 EMA

2016 Ford Kuga

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,849 mi
Last recorded71,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 EMA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,849 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 71,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 56,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline readable !!! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and uneven to inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,241 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 32,241 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light illuminated on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 24,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 24,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 18,703 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 16,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,481 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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AB04 EMA is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB04 EMA, 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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What year was AB04 EMA registered?

AB04 EMA is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is AB04 EMA safe to buy?

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