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2013 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration712 ML
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 108,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 108,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 104,455 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,155 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 90,121 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 81,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 38,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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712 ML is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 712 ML, 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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712 ML is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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