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AU16 OXT

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 OXT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspected oil pressure fault

Fail 5 Dec 2025 118,890 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox has snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspected oil pressure fault

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,093 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2024 108,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,838 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 97,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,447 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 83,447 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Slight smearing to wipers

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,411 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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AU16 OXT is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU16 OXT, 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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AU16 OXT is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 April 2016.

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