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Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2011
63.9% pass rate
from 9,530 tests in 2021
(9.7% 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.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.010% fail on Spring saddle
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.79% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.021% fail on Axles (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.010% fail on Levelling valve
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device (96% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.031% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.042% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.042% fail on Size/type (72% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.084% fail on Cable
        • 0.063% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.094% fail on Electronic stability control (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal (98% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering gear (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Steering rack (16 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Steering linkage components (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.031% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Steering component (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Power steering
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.010% fail on Steering column
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.010% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.87% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.010% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Sound deadening material (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Drive shafts (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.031% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.021% fail on Joints
        • 0.010% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.052% fail on Fuel system (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pipe
      • 0.010% fail on Tank
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.010% fail on System
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.021% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.021% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.010% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.010% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.010% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

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