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AM03 ETO

2016 Ford Kuga

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,889 mi
Last recorded165,889 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ETO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 165,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is corroded bordering on excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis within 30 cm of subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 122,872 miles

Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 122,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 96,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 73,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole - evidence of grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested due to the presence of numerous passenger effects

Pass 27 May 2021 46,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 46,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 40,051 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))

Pass 21 May 2019 31,948 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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AM03 ETO is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White 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 AM03 ETO, 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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AM03 ETO is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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