2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · R21 XEL
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 83,728 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R21 XEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 83,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R21 XEL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Kuga (R21 XEL) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R21 XEL Mileage History
- 28/07/202364,127 mi
- 05/07/202473,280 mi+9,153 mi
- 05/07/202473,280 mi
- 28/07/202583,728 mi+10,448 mi
- 28/07/202583,728 mi
Average of roughly 9,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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