Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue
From 1,510 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 30 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 30 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 5 |
| stop lamps remain on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.8% of Kuga Titanium Ecoblue failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £106.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Titanium Ecoblues tested had between 13,395 and 30,383 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,972 median miles, the Kuga Titanium Ecoblue has 0.051 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 Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue has a 89.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,510 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue is 20,972 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,395 and 30,383 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Titanium Ecoblue?
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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