2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · PX63 RTO
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 118,078 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX63 RTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 118,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX63 RTO 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 (PX63 RTO) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PX63 RTO Mileage History
- 02/09/202283,393 mi
- 23/08/2023150,630 mi+67,237 mi
- 24/08/202393,658 mi-56,972 mi
- 03/10/2024102,999 mi+9,341 mi
- 08/10/2025118,078 mi+15,079 mi
Average of roughly 11,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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