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AE02 PME

2013 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PME
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 110,318 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 110,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front scuff marks on windscreen

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot leaking grease

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 106,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front scuff marks on windscreen

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot leaking grease

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 100,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both, disc badly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 93,133 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 93,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & nearside rear wheel locking up (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,829 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 78,919 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,286 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,256 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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AE02 PME is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AE02 PME, 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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AE02 PME is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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