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BD16 YLU

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 73,512 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking FROM ABOVE THE GEAR BOX (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED SPLITING AND TEARS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED AND SPLITING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 68,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WIRING TO EXHAUST SENSORS DAMAGED

Fail 26 Feb 2024 62,157 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WIRING TO EXHAUST SENSORS DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jan 2023 54,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 41,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 25,562 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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BD16 YLU is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black 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 BD16 YLU, 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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BD16 YLU is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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