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BC16 XJE

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,409 mi
Last recorded95,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XJE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,409 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears cracked and starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below minimum mark

Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,088 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Are Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Day Time Running Lamp (DRL) Inoperative

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Are Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,973 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 74,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 68,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2021 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 30 May 2020 49,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,293 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 44,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 XJE is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BC16 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

BC16 XJE is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BC16 XJE safe to buy?

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