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BA16 JAU

2016 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,810 mi
Last recorded97,810 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 JAU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 60,413 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 19,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 6,119 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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BA16 JAU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA16 JAU, 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 BA16 JAU registered?

BA16 JAU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is BA16 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 JAU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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