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AX13 FMJ

2013 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,068 mi
Last recorded110,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Kuga64,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 110,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all susp arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

note rear axle rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2026 110,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all susp arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

note rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2024 105,688 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,782 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 79,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,498 miles

All four brake discs are corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,803 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,401 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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AX13 FMJ is a 2013 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX13 FMJ, 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 AX13 FMJ registered?

AX13 FMJ is a 2013 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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