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AU16 WGZ

2016 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,237 mi
Last recorded100,237 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WGZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 100,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 94,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 94,641 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,102 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 88,102 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 42,620 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 WGZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

AU16 WGZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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