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AE16 GGZ

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,203 mi
Last recorded86,203 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 GGZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 83,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,237 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,258 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 4 Jun 2021 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,652 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 63,652 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO SEAT BEEN FOLDING FLAT.

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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AE16 GGZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE16 GGZ, 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 AE16 GGZ registered?

AE16 GGZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is AE16 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 GGZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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