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AX16 PHY

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 PHY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 149,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R trailing arm bush deteriorated/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R trailing arm bush deteriorated/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R trailing arm bush deteriorated/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R trailing arm bush deteriorated/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,980 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 56,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,325 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 50,324 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,399 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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AX16 PHY is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey 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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

AX16 PHY is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is AX16 PHY safe to buy?

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