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AX16 OOU

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 OOU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 104,455 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 97,914 miles

Front brake pads getting low and Discs are clearly worn

Offside Front Tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2024 84,333 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2023 74,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 74,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 66,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 66,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 56,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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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AX16 OOU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AX16 OOU, 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 AX16 OOU registered?

AX16 OOU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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