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AP16 XGG

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,844 mi
Last recorded120,844 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 XGG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,844 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2026 120,844 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 109,803 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,113 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 92,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE ON FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 61,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s and o/s ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 45,304 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s and o/s ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 XGG is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

AP16 XGG is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 August 2016.

Is AP16 XGG safe to buy?

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