2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · WH16 LHZ
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 104,332 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH16 LHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 104,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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WH16 LHZ 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 (WH16 LHZ) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
WH16 LHZ Mileage History
- 26/10/202377,980 mi
- 17/10/202488,605 mi+10,625 mi
- 22/10/202598,829 mi+10,224 mi
- 22/10/202598,830 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2026104,332 mi+5,502 mi
Average of roughly 9,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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