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AC55 PAL

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,880 mi
Last recorded103,880 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 PAL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,880 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 103,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 97,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,161 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 80,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 73,615 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 73,615 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 51,797 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,185 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 41,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,224 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 36,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,524 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade slightly split

Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,947 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,626 miles

dpf light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,293 miles

Engine cover and Under tray's fitted

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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AC55 PAL is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AC55 PAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC55 PAL registered?

AC55 PAL is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is AC55 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC55 PAL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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