Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2010
59.9% pass rate
from 10,292 tests in 2021
(9.5% worse than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0097% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.89% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.039% fail on Axles (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.029% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.1% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp (23% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0097% fail on Switch
    • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Battery(ies) (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0097% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0097% fail on Switch
    • 0.0097% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.1% fail on Steering (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Steering gear (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Steering rack (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0097% fail on Other components
        • 0.0097% fail on Steering component
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0097% fail on Rams
    • 0.068% fail on Steering play
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.0097% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.97% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.029% fail on Catalyst emissions (97% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Fluid leaks (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.019% fail on Lever
        • 0.0097% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
        • 0.0097% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0097% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.078% fail on Hand lever (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.058% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.049% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (16% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.087% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.068% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0097% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0097% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0097% fail on Hinge
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.078% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on System
      • 0.019% fail on Hose
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
    • 0.087% fail on Body
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
      • 0.0097% fail on Body condition
    • 0.078% fail on Seats
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0097% fail on Bracket
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Bumpers (81% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0097% fail on Requirements
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0097% fail on Drivers airbag
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