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AY16 YRZ

2016 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YRZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,579 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 95,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,621 miles

emissions clean

washer pipe split

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,502 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise washer pipe leaking under the bonnet

emissions clean

Fail 2 Dec 2022 89,502 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise washer pipe leaking under the bonnet

emissions clean

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,053 miles

emissions clean

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,248 miles

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

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

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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AY16 YRZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY16 YRZ, 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 AY16 YRZ registered?

AY16 YRZ is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is AY16 YRZ safe to buy?

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