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AU13 ZWZ

2013 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 ZWZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 123,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 122,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 109,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in tyre

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

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

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

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

multiple gearbox/bell housing bolts loose

Fail 19 Feb 2025 109,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Evidence that the diesel particulate filter has been tampered has clearly been cut open and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in tyre

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

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

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

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

multiple gearbox/bell housing bolts loose

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 96,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,881 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 66,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,416 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,416 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 52,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,771 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 42,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,834 miles

front plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,117 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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AU13 ZWZ is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU13 ZWZ, 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 AU13 ZWZ registered?

AU13 ZWZ is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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