Ford Kuga Titanium First Edition
From 1,174 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 25 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 25 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| 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 | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.7% of failures are serious: 40.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Titanium First Editions tested had between 19,865 and 32,402 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,704 median miles, the Kuga Titanium First Edition has 0.043 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 First Edition MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Titanium First Edition has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,174 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Titanium First Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Titanium First Edition is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Titanium First Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Titanium First Edition is 24,704 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,865 and 32,402 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Titanium First 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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