2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · ML16 URJ
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 161,303 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML16 URJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 161,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML16 URJ 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 (ML16 URJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
ML16 URJ Mileage History
- 24/05/202371,729 mi
- 21/05/2024105,476 mi+33,747 mi
- 23/05/2024105,477 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2025133,884 mi+28,407 mi
- 13/05/2026161,303 mi+27,419 mi
Average of roughly 30,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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