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1291 TE

2013 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,628 mi
Last recorded86,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1291 TE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 86,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,486 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2024 77,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very close / age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 71,565 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2021 58,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2021 58,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,653 miles

front and rear wipers smearing.

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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1291 TE is a 2013 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 64,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1291 TE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1291 TE registered?

1291 TE is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is 1291 TE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1291 TE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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