Ford Kuga Titanium Edition
From 1,047 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.3% | a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view |
| 2021 | 93.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Titanium Editions tested had between 13,753 and 24,532 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,312 median miles, the Kuga Titanium Edition has 0.031 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 Edition MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Titanium Edition has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,047 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Titanium Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Titanium Edition is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Titanium Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Titanium Edition is 19,312 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,753 and 24,532 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Titanium Edition?
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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