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AS16 RAD

2017 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS16 RAD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,994 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,012 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 69,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,979 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2021 33,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 25,456 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 25,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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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AS16 RAD is a 2017 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AS16 RAD, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AS16 RAD registered?

AS16 RAD is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is AS16 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS16 RAD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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