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EJ13 XVU

2013 Ford Kuga · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2013 Ford Kuga Diesel 1997cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 95,985 miles on the clock, averaging 6,704 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for g6dg. Common Ford Kuga issues include tailgate catch/latch knocking and gear lever gaiter wear.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ13 XVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2016
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,704

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,492
Average per year6,704
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EJ13 XVU 28k45k62k79k96k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage91,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage85,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage79,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage72,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage68,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage61,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage55,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,088 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage46,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage42,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage35,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage28,181 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Kuga

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2012–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Tailgate catch/latch knocking

The tailgate catch mechanism wears or loosens, causing play in the latch assembly. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (new catch + labour).[1]

Gear lever gaiter wear

Rubber gaiter around the gear shifter splits or degrades prematurely. · Typical repair: £50-£150 (new gaiter + labour).[1]

Door creaks

Door hinges or seals dry out/wear, causing friction in the door mechanism. · Typical repair: £80-£200 (grease hinges/seals or replace bushes).[1]

Keyless entry door handle sensor failure

Salt/water ingress corrodes sensors in the exterior door handles (keyless models). · Typical repair: £150-£400 (clean/replace handle sensor).[2][3]

G6DG

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 XVU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About EJ13 XVU

What car is EJ13 XVU?

EJ13 XVU is an black Ford Kuga, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2013.

What is the mileage of EJ13 XVU?

The last recorded mileage for EJ13 XVU was 95,985 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ13 XVU passed its MOT?

EJ13 XVU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2026.

Is EJ13 XVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ13 XVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EJ13 XVU?

EJ13 XVU is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.