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AK13 TMU

2013 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,536 mi
Last recorded144,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 TMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 144,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 144,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside drl not working.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 127,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,810 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,417 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,914 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,732 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack behind int mirror (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner eges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in top columb bush

Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,732 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack behind int mirror (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads low x2 (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner eges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working side light bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads low x2 (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in top columb bush

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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AK13 TMU is a 2013 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK13 TMU, 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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AK13 TMU is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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