FORD KUGA MOT Pass Rate
83.4% of 94,700 FORD KUGA MOT tests pass.
The KUGA passes its MOT 83.4% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 75.3%.
The FORD KUGA passes its MOT 83.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD KUGA tested at 0–3 years pass 100.0% of the time, compared with just 69.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 37 | 23,560 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.4% | 20,497 | 40,538 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.7% | 48,055 | 65,646 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.3% | 22,747 | 101,328 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.0% | 3,364 | 128,649 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD KUGA
The most common reason the FORD KUGA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 43.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.3% | not working |
| Tyres | 30.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 27.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 16.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 15.9% | fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.8% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 4.4% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate