Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2016 Ford Kuga Petrol 1498cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 46,351 miles on the clock, averaging 4,450 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.
MOT & Mileage History for ML16 HBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 46,351 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,450 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | ML16 HBO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About ML16 HBO
What car is ML16 HBO?
ML16 HBO is an white Ford Kuga, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Manchester in 2016.
What is the mileage of ML16 HBO?
The last recorded mileage for ML16 HBO was 46,351 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML16 HBO passed its MOT?
ML16 HBO has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.
Is ML16 HBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML16 HBO 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 ML16 HBO?
ML16 HBO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.