2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LJ16 WKZ
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 91,372 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ16 WKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 91,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LJ16 WKZ 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 (LJ16 WKZ) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ16 WKZ Mileage History
- 26/11/202259,074 mi
- 17/11/202371,467 mi+12,393 mi
- 30/11/202483,763 mi+12,296 mi
- 29/11/202591,108 mi+7,345 mi
- 01/12/202591,372 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 10,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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