2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · WM16 PLJ
2016 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 91,675 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM16 PLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 91,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM16 PLJ 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 (WM16 PLJ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
WM16 PLJ Mileage History
- 13/12/202366,617 mi
- 13/12/202366,619 mi+2 mi
- 10/12/202474,647 mi+8,028 mi
- 03/12/202591,674 mi+17,027 mi
- 03/12/202591,675 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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