2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AK63 NLM
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 130,694 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK63 NLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2026
- 130,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK63 NLM 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 (AK63 NLM) between March 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
AK63 NLM Mileage History
- 25/03/2023116,105 mi
- 30/09/2023123,072 mi+6,967 mi
- 22/10/2024126,424 mi+3,352 mi
- 16/10/2025128,873 mi+2,449 mi
- 15/10/2026130,694 mi+1,821 mi
Average of roughly 4,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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