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AC59 TAY

2013 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC59 TAY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner lower side sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension undersealed

under tray fitted

Fail 13 May 2026 104,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 99,947 miles

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Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 99,944 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 89,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2023 89,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2022 83,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,386 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicators flash wrong side (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,420 miles

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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AC59 TAY is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AC59 TAY, 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 AC59 TAY registered?

AC59 TAY is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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