2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · RX16 FWO
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 95,722 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX16 FWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 95,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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RX16 FWO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Kuga (RX16 FWO) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RX16 FWO Mileage History
- 14/08/202484,054 mi
- 15/08/202484,064 mi+10 mi
- 13/08/202590,979 mi+6,915 mi
- 29/07/202695,722 mi+4,743 mi
- 29/07/202695,722 mi
Average of roughly 5,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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