Ford Kuga Titanium
From 502 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
| an obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Titaniums tested had between 15,563 and 31,971 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,383 median miles, the Kuga Titanium has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Kuga Titanium MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Titanium has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 502 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Titanium?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Titanium is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Titanium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Titanium is 23,383 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,563 and 31,971 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Titanium?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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