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AV63 VGJ

2013 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,574 mi
Last recorded156,574 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 139,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 139,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 122,251 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 122,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 118,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,377 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 87,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,168 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 77,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,092 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,237 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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AV63 VGJ is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV63 VGJ, 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 AV63 VGJ registered?

AV63 VGJ is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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