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AJ65 UYW

2016 Ford Kuga

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,777 mi
Last recorded97,777 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 UYW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,777 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm rear centre seat belt cut from edge (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,692 miles

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

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

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 23 Mar 2023 65,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 20,974 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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AJ65 UYW is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AJ65 UYW, 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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What year was AJ65 UYW registered?

AJ65 UYW is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 January 2016.

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