Ford Kuga
Based on 266,786 Ford Kuga vehicles and 2,501,253 completed MOT tests, the Ford Kuga has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,820 miles.
Ford Kuga problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Kuga MOT tests:
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
-
Other25%
-
Brakes21%
-
Lamps & electrical7%
-
Visibility4%
-
Emissions & nuisance3%
-
Body & structure2%
-
Steering2%
Ford Kuga pass rate by age
How the Ford Kuga's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 129 | 94% |
| 2 | 11,169 | 91% |
| 3 | 314,746 | 90% |
| 4 | 301,866 | 88% |
| 5 | 307,670 | 86% |
| 6 | 310,633 | 85% |
| 7 | 286,718 | 83% |
| 8 | 244,281 | 82% |
| 9 | 200,596 | 79% |
| 10 | 159,113 | 77% |
| 11 | 118,237 | 75% |
| 12 | 83,978 | 73% |
| 13 | 61,455 | 72% |
| 14 | 45,394 | 71% |
| 15 | 30,925 | 70% |
| 16 | 17,100 | 70% |
| 17 | 6,190 | 70% |
| 18 | 977 | 70% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (218,810), Petrol (47,871), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (95), Electric (3), Electric Diesel (2), Other (2), Gas Diesel (1), Fuel Cells (1)
Most common Ford Kuga MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Kuga MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (144,772 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (143,429 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (103,196 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (96,413 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (73,174 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (69,453 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (53,438 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (53,392 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (50,839 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (50,698 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (46,072 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (33,420 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (30,539 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (29,484 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (28,658 times)
Ford Kuga pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 23,962 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,745 |
| 2023 | 52 | 58 | 96% | 24,064 |
| 2022 | 573 | 808 | 90% | 27,367 |
| 2021 | 144 | 325 | 88% | 38,430 |
| 2020 | 1,186 | 5,044 | 89% | 44,034 |
| 2019 | 40,360 | 211,214 | 88% | 49,140 |
| 2018 | 38,582 | 246,259 | 88% | 58,325 |
| 2017 | 37,868 | 284,306 | 88% | 67,281 |
| 2016 | 34,166 | 293,290 | 86% | 76,199 |
| 2015 | 31,794 | 312,458 | 85% | 84,397 |
| 2014 | 23,579 | 261,500 | 83% | 92,472 |
| 2013 | 13,584 | 167,201 | 82% | 101,809 |
| 2012 | 10,246 | 144,522 | 78% | 111,967 |
| 2011 | 10,116 | 155,474 | 76% | 119,239 |
| 2010 | 11,022 | 184,027 | 75% | 126,277 |
| 2009 | 9,751 | 168,627 | 75% | 130,581 |
| 2008 | 3,748 | 66,048 | 76% | 134,788 |
| 2007 | 3 | 54 | 76% | 145,475 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 99,013 |
Ford Kuga reliability FAQ
Compare the Ford Kuga
See how the Ford Kuga stacks up against other Ford models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Ford Kuga
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Ford models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks