Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2015
83.3% pass rate
from 31,139 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0096% fail on View to rear (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Mirrors (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0032% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0032% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.026% fail on Size/type (59% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
        • 0.0064% fail on Lever
        • 0.0032% fail on Linkage
    • 0.75% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.080% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.077% fail on Parking brake control (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Lever
    • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic systems (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.064% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (84% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0064% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Other components
    • 0.0032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0032% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0032% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0032% fail on Switch
    • 0.0096% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0032% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0032% fail on Switch
    • 0.0032% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 0.70% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.100% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Axles
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Mounting
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.46% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (27% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0064% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0064% fail on Joints
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Doors (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Bumpers (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0096% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Other towbar components (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Coupling
    • 0.0064% fail on Fuel system (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0032% fail on System
    • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0032% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0032% fail on Load security
      • 0.0032% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0032% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.40% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (73% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Catalyst emissions (97% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0032% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0032% fail on Undertray
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0032% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0032% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0032% fail on Components
    • 0.029% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0032% fail on Operation
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0032% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0032% fail on Operation
    • 0.0032% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0032% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0032% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0032% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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