2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · HE65 JAE
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 79,254 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HE65 JAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 79,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HE65 JAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Kuga (HE65 JAE) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
HE65 JAE Mileage History
- 27/09/202251,609 mi
- 25/09/202357,366 mi+5,757 mi
- 02/10/202467,573 mi+10,207 mi
- 08/10/202579,253 mi+11,680 mi
- 09/10/202579,254 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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