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AD53 HGS

2013 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,806 mi
Last recorded92,806 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 HGS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 85,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45/19Y ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/19Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45/19Y ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,856 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,433 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,035 miles

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2017 35,937 miles

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

front wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,984 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,883 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 24,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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AD53 HGS is a 2013 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD53 HGS, 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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AD53 HGS is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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