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AJ52 NAN

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,502 mi
Last recorded114,502 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NAN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,025 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 123,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 119,392 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 11 Dec 2024 119,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arm rear bushes stating to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 108,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,412 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 72,411 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside (9.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,724 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 46,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pad low

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 56,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,321 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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AJ52 NAN is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ52 NAN, 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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AJ52 NAN is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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