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Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2013
78.4% pass rate
from 13,162 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Side repeaters (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.038% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Horn (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0076% fail on Switch
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0076% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0076% fail on Switch
    • 0.0076% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
        • 0.0076% fail on Lever
        • 0.0076% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.084% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.030% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Lever (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0076% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0076% fail on Other components
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (16% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0076% fail on Window
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0076% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0076% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0076% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.076% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.061% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Axles
      • 0.030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0076% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Joints (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0076% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.0076% fail on Panel
      • 0.0076% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0076% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Bracket
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0076% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0076% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0076% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.038% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0076% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0076% fail on Operation
    • 0.0076% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0076% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0076% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Kuga (2013 - 2020)
    Class-leading handling, practical and spacious interior, plenty of examples to choose from.
  • 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.

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