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AV65 VCJ

2016 Ford Kuga

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,474 mi
Last recorded33,474 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 33,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 30,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 26,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,549 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 23,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 9,474 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 9,435 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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AV65 VCJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV65 VCJ, 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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What year was AV65 VCJ registered?

AV65 VCJ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is AV65 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV65 VCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV65 VCJ have outstanding finance?

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