2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · DJ08 AVE
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 88,185 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DJ08 AVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 88,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DJ08 AVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Kuga (DJ08 AVE) between December 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
DJ08 AVE Mileage History
- 07/12/202480,405 mi
- 06/12/202586,933 mi+6,528 mi
- 06/12/202586,933 mi
- 30/03/202688,184 mi+1,251 mi
- 31/03/202688,185 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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