2016 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · B26 TJW
2016 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2016. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B26 TJW Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 17/05/2027
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
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Known faults for Ford Ford Kuga Mk2 (C520)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Powershift Transmission FailureSerious
Juddering and mechatronic failure on the 2.0 TDCI automatic models.
- 1.0/1.5 EcoBoost Wet Belt DegradationSerious
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- Coolant Leaks and Expansion Tank FailureSerious
Expansion tanks, hoses and thermostat housings can leak coolant gradually. On 1.6 EcoBoost models, the degas hose recall (Recall 14S06/17S09) addressed a brittle hose that could split without warning causing catastrophic coolant loss.
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