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AP16 ELX

2016 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ELX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 113,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 86,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. Deep cuts but no visible cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R shock absorber has a misting of oil around top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close to wear limiters 2.8.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 74,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R shock absorber has a misting of oil around top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working O/S/F side light not working. (fitted new bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close to wear limiters 2.8.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,937 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,514 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,409 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,603 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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AP16 ELX is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP16 ELX, 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 AP16 ELX registered?

AP16 ELX is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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