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BD16 TMX

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 TMX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 97,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2026 97,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (pipe broken into silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust corroded arround joint

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2025 88,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged balding on inner edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,879 miles

nearside and offside rear backplates corroded

offside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,446 miles

nearside rear backplate corroded

offside front windscreen washers slightly weak

offside rear backplate corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear backplate corroded

offside front windscreen washers slightly weak

offside rear backplate corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 57,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 57,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,199 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 45,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 29,936 miles

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

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

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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BD16 TMX is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD16 TMX, 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 BD16 TMX registered?

BD16 TMX is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is BD16 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 TMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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