2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · VX66 OTZ
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 83,034 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX66 OTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 83,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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VX66 OTZ 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 (VX66 OTZ) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
VX66 OTZ Mileage History
- 02/10/202358,890 mi
- 23/09/202467,886 mi+8,996 mi
- 21/07/202576,137 mi+8,251 mi
- 20/07/202683,032 mi+6,895 mi
- 20/07/202683,034 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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