2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SL63 LCT
2013 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 94,061 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SL63 LCT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 94,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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SL63 LCT 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 (SL63 LCT) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
SL63 LCT Mileage History
- 19/01/202260,973 mi
- 25/01/202372,277 mi+11,304 mi
- 08/04/202484,847 mi+12,570 mi
- 07/04/202594,061 mi+9,214 mi
Average of roughly 10,295 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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