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AY66 MXD

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 MXD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025

Both front shock absorber top mounting bearings slightly rough on lock to lock

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs getting rusted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear metal brake pipe getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,061 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential breather pipe under wheel arch leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,703 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 49,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible inside tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,146 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,275 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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AY66 MXD is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AY66 MXD, 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 AY66 MXD registered?

AY66 MXD is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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