2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · WLJ 3
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 88,689 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
WLJ 3 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 88,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WLJ 3 Mileage History
- 18/12/201545,294 mi
- 23/08/201960,598 mi+15,304 mi
- 18/08/202065,350 mi+4,752 mi
- 18/08/202065,350 mi
- 18/08/202169,382 mi+4,032 mi
- 24/08/202274,120 mi+4,738 mi
- 25/08/202274,120 mi
- 17/08/202377,154 mi+3,034 mi
- 09/09/202482,230 mi+5,076 mi
- 09/09/202482,230 mi
- 09/09/202586,712 mi+4,482 mi
- 09/09/202586,712 mi
- 14/09/202688,689 mi+1,977 mi
- 14/09/202688,689 mi
Average of roughly 4,040 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
WLJ 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Kuga (WLJ 3) between December 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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