Ford Kuga Zetec
From 236 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, caused 3 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.
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.3% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, headlamp aim unable to be tested |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Zetecs tested had between 12,385 and 30,102 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,886 median miles, the Kuga Zetec has 0.034 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 Zetec MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Zetec has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 236 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Zetec?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Zetec is windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Zetec at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Zetec is 19,886 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,385 and 30,102 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Zetec?
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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