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AK16 ESF

2016 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,556 mi
Last recorded62,556 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 ESF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 62,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,713 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 43,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 43,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 33,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 27,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,629 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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AK16 ESF is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AK16 ESF, 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 AK16 ESF registered?

AK16 ESF is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AK16 ESF safe to buy?

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