Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto
From 632 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 tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 91.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Autos tested had between 9,370 and 24,557 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,292 median miles, the Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto has 0.048 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 632 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto is 16,292 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,370 and 24,557 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Titanium Ecoblue Auto?
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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