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AJ16 YZW

2016 Ford Kuga

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,492 mi
Last recorded83,492 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 75,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 75,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working wiring (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated will need changing soon starting to leak grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 5 Nov 2022 55,661 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 47,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 41,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 YZW is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

AJ16 YZW is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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