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AV16 GXJ

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 GXJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,376 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 88,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,675 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 86,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 84,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding, disc shows signs of overheating. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,315 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,272 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 54,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,016 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,483 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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AV16 GXJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AV16 GXJ, 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 AV16 GXJ registered?

AV16 GXJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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