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AP16 XZW

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 XZW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,316 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 26 Jul 2023 38,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 20,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,132 miles

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,836 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 XZW is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

AP16 XZW is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 August 2016.

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