Ford Kuga Zetec Ecoblue
From 593 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, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| lamp not securely attached | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Zetec Ecoblues tested had between 11,261 and 26,886 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,244 median miles, the Kuga Zetec Ecoblue has 0.069 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 Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Zetec Ecoblue has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 593 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Zetec Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Zetec Ecoblue is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Zetec Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Zetec Ecoblue is 14,244 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,261 and 26,886 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Zetec 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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