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AJ04 RLJ

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,192 mi
Last recorded42,192 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 RLJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 41,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 89,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 39,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,764 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Sep 2021 82,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 32,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 28,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,037 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,614 miles

rear pads and disc worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,468 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ04 RLJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AJ04 RLJ, 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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AJ04 RLJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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