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AJ16 KFU

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,339 mi
Last recorded165,339 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 KFU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 165,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 155,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 143,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 26 Apr 2023 127,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 127,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 116,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 116,087 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,965 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 105,964 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both front side lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 94,493 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade [split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places 235/45r19 99w also a split on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner 235/45r19 99w (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant header tank empty

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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AJ16 KFU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ16 KFU, 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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AJ16 KFU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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