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BC16 ZTE

2016 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 66,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working BULB REPLACED BUT LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTANTLY ADVISE AUTO ELECTRICIAN (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working BULB REPLACED BUT LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTANTLY ADVISE AUTO ELECTRICIAN (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 53,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S RESET TO MOT SPEC (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working BULB REPLACED BUT LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTANTLY ADVISE AUTO ELECTRICIAN (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working BULB REPLACED BUT LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTANTLY ADVISE AUTO ELECTRICIAN (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 42,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 42,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen wipers smear screen

Fail 8 Jul 2022 38,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen wipers smear screen

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,328 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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BC16 ZTE is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Grey 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 BC16 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

BC16 ZTE is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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