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AV16 ZGW

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,464 mi
Last recorded73,464 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 73,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 67,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 34,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,079 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 17,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 17,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 17,721 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper (Several places) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Broken in half (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure Broken in half (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure/incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Not on scale (Lamp broken/insecure) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Lower fixings broken behind bumper (4.1.1 (c))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

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 ZGW is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AV16 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

AV16 ZGW is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AV16 ZGW safe to buy?

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