Ford Kuga MOT Results
Registered in 201172.2% pass rate
from 8,443 tests in 2017
(13% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Suspension
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
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11% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 11% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Location
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0.69% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.69% fail on Condition
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0.40% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (41% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.012% fail on Linkage condition
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0.23% fail on
Drive shafts
(58% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Front drive shafts
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Constant velocity joints (59% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Couplings
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0.23% fail on
Front drive shafts
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.15% fail on Front
- 0.047% fail on Rear
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0.12% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.071% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.024% fail on Front suspension joints (90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.012% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.012% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.012% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.012% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.012% fail on Condition
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11% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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10% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.0% fail on Front lamps
- 0.071% fail on Rear lamps (82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.047% fail on All position lamps
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1.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp
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0.14% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.012% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
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0.36% fail on
Direction indicators
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Individual lamps (83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.047% fail on Tell tale
- 0.059% fail on Horn
- 0.047% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.012% fail on Battery
- 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
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5.4% fail on
Tyres
(15% better than other 2011 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.3% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Valve stem
- 0.024% fail on Size/type (79% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Brakes
(24% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Hub components
- 2.9% fail on Brake pads (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Brake discs
- 0.012% fail on Brake linings
- 0.012% fail on Brake calipers
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0.32% fail on
Brake performance
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Rear wheels (90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.047% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.036% fail on Front wheels (92% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Parking brake operation
- 0.012% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.012% fail on Brake operation
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0.13% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
- 0.13% fail on Anti-slip
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake
(58% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.036% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Components
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Hoses
- 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.012% fail on Leaks
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0.024% fail on
Components
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.036% fail on ABS
- 0.012% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.012% fail on Restricted movement
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3.0% fail on
Hub components
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2.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(41% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Windscreen
- 0.059% fail on Bonnet
- 0.047% fail on Mirrors
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1.7% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Steering rack (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Steering arm
- 0.024% fail on Drag link end
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0.012% fail on
Free play
- 0.012% fail on Steering rack
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0.012% fail on
Steering control
- 0.012% fail on Steering lock
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0.012% fail on
Power steering
- 0.012% fail on Other components
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.32% fail on Registration plate
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0.20% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
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0.19% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.11% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.083% fail on
Seat belts
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.14% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.047% fail on System
- 0.012% fail on Pipe
- 0.024% fail on Emissions (86% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Body condition
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0.024% fail on
Doors
- 0.012% fail on Drivers
- 0.012% fail on Passengers other
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0.012% fail on
Towbars
- 0.012% fail on Towbar
Read the Honest John Review
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Ford Kuga (2008 - 2013)
Best handling crossover apart from Mazda CX-7. Comes with useful split tailgate. Economical 2.0 TDCI engine. Two-wheel drive version available which emits just 156g/km.