2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · 712 ML
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 108,800 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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712 ML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 108,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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712 ML MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Kuga (712 ML) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
712 ML Mileage History
- 10/07/2023104,455 mi
- 02/07/2024106,724 mi+2,269 mi
- 03/07/2024106,727 mi+3 mi
- 26/06/2025108,800 mi+2,073 mi
- 26/06/2025108,800 mi
Average of roughly 2,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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