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At a glance
This 2016 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 121,686 miles on the clock, averaging 15,656 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.
MOT & Mileage History for ET16 LJX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 121,686 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 15,656 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Kuga
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2012–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Tailgate catch/latch knocking
The tailgate catch mechanism wears or loosens, causing play in the latch assembly. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (new catch + labour).[1]
Gear lever gaiter wear
Rubber gaiter around the gear shifter splits or degrades prematurely. · Typical repair: £50-£150 (new gaiter + labour).[1]
Door creaks
Door hinges or seals dry out/wear, causing friction in the door mechanism. · Typical repair: £80-£200 (grease hinges/seals or replace bushes).[1]
Keyless entry door handle sensor failure
Salt/water ingress corrodes sensors in the exterior door handles (keyless models). · Typical repair: £150-£400 (clean/replace handle sensor).[2][3]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET16 LJX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About ET16 LJX
What car is ET16 LJX?
ET16 LJX is an white Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of ET16 LJX?
The last recorded mileage for ET16 LJX was 121,686 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET16 LJX passed its MOT?
ET16 LJX has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.
Is ET16 LJX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET16 LJX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is ET16 LJX?
ET16 LJX is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.