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2013 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,145 mi
Last recorded123,145 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 BVC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,145 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 123,144 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,769 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread on edges 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

propshaft removed

Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Propshaft Removed

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

Fail 5 Mar 2024 114,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Propshaft Removed

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,860 miles

Central Front Propshaft Shield Bolt Loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Propshaft Removed

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x Outer

Fail 23 Feb 2023 109,859 miles

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

Central Front Propshaft Shield Bolt Loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Propshaft Removed

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x Outer

Pass 7 Apr 2022 105,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm Visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 105,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine Coolant Low

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm Visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 96,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 71,795 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,057 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 67,057 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,431 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

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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AF13 BVC is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF13 BVC, 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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AF13 BVC is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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