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AU16 TFJ

2016 Ford Kuga

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,629 mi
Last recorded82,629 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,629 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,447 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 64,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,949 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2020 21,436 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 21,435 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,571 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (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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AU16 TFJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU16 TFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 TFJ registered?

AU16 TFJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is AU16 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 TFJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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