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AM56 MEE

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,300 mi
Last recorded55,300 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 MEE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 117,153 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Both side binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 117,138 miles

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

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Both side binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 51,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 48,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 45,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 42,666 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 42,666 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,819 miles

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

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 1 Jun 2021 39,624 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 39,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and several other small cuts and nail in centre of tread and and starting to wear low on inner edge and tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight outer sidewall damage and tyre worn to 1.7mm in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged release button has small piece missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very low and bald in places on both very outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,757 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,820 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 27,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads cracked

nsr tyre pressure low

park brake cable rubbers split

slight corrosion on nsf inner disc

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,737 miles

front and rear number plates have no bsau numbers

park brake cables rubbers split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,209 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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AM56 MEE is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM56 MEE, 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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AM56 MEE is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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