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AJ16 YYG

2016 Ford Kuga

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,352 mi
Last recorded63,352 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YYG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 63,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,878 miles

Nearside Front DRL light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2024 57,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DRL light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Nov 2023 38,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,709 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 20,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 11,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 10,320 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 10,320 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working With Ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced With Ignition off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working With off Ignition (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working With Ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 8,696 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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AJ16 YYG is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YYG, 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 AJ16 YYG registered?

AJ16 YYG is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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