2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · BL53 BLS
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 126,839 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL53 BLS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 126,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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BL53 BLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Kuga (BL53 BLS) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
BL53 BLS Mileage History
- 06/09/2022103,416 mi
- 31/08/2023113,100 mi+9,684 mi
- 26/09/2024121,914 mi+8,814 mi
- 26/08/2025126,839 mi+4,925 mi
Average of roughly 7,885 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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