2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · 365 ELL
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 98,977 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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365 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 98,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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365 ELL 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 (365 ELL) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
365 ELL Mileage History
- 15/12/202282,078 mi
- 09/12/202388,342 mi+6,264 mi
- 09/12/202388,342 mi
- 27/11/202493,717 mi+5,375 mi
- 18/11/202598,977 mi+5,260 mi
Average of roughly 5,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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