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AF16 YJV

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YJV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 69,573 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,295 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,463 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 43,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,255 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 38,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs tread seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of tread seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of tread seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,417 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,584 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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AF16 YJV is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF16 YJV, 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 AF16 YJV registered?

AF16 YJV is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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