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BC16 XCT

2016 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,774 mi
Last recorded64,774 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XCT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 64,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer disc surface rusty

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 61,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,592 miles

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

osr and nsr trailing arm front bush deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,813 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 48,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 42,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 38,742 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,293 miles

undertrays restricting access

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,188 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

Front tyres worn smooth on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has uneven tread

Rear brake discs scored

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

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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BC16 XCT is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 BC16 XCT, 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 BC16 XCT registered?

BC16 XCT is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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