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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

T16 BAJMOT history

T16 BAJ is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 22 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,881 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 BAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 BAJ was last recorded at 132,881 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,927 miles · 26 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,954 miles
Average per year
9,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,881 miles
  • 2025 – 124,927 miles
  • 2024 – 117,486 miles
  • 2023 – 108,084 miles
  • 2022 – 97,592 miles
  • 2021 – 86,901 miles
  • 2020 – 82,200 miles
  • 2018 – 70,300 miles
  • 2017 – 57,181 miles
  • 2015 – 30,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,881 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,881 miles (+7,954)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,881 miles
    Test number
    727239323875
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,927 miles (+7,441)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,927 miles
    Test number
    668856991893
    • MinorCentral Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,486 miles (+9,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    107559408566
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,084 miles
    Test number
    590039238296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,084 miles (+10,492)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,084 miles
    Test number
    709322295191
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,592 miles (+10,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    407768111500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,901 miles
    Test number
    837958442208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,901 miles (+4,701)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,901 miles
    Test number
    993362144328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass82,200 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,200 miles
    Test number
    338414402366
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,200 miles (+11,900)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,200 miles
    Test number
    328055200168
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,300 miles (+13,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    677243857991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,181 miles (+26,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    388222378326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on the inside no cords shown
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on the inside no cords shown

  13. Pass30,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,754 miles
    Test number
    160125046296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T16 BAJ

Does T16 BAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 BAJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 BAJ?
The MOT on T16 BAJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 BAJ done?
T16 BAJ was recorded at 132,881 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 9,850 miles a year.
Has T16 BAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 BAJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T16 BAJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T16 BAJ find?
T16 BAJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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