Ford Kuga MOT Results

Registered in 2017
89.2% pass rate
from 37,334 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Kuga is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0027% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0027% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0027% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (12% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (28% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0027% fail on Cable
    • 0.28% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.032% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Servos
    • 0.024% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.0080% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0027% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic stability control (74% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.0080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0027% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.080% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Horn
      • 0.0027% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0027% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.0080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0080% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0080% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Reversing lamps (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0027% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0027% fail on Switch
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0054% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.070% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.23% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.070% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.046% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0080% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0027% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0027% fail on Axles
      • 0.0027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition (45% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.056% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.013% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Transmission
      • 0.062% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.056% fail on Joints
        • 0.0027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0027% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.043% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.021% fail on Body
      • 0.021% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0027% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0027% fail on Hinge
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0027% fail on Seats
      • 0.0027% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.083% fail on Road Wheels (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0080% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.040% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0027% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0027% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.0027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0027% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0027% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0027% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0027% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0054% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0054% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0027% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0027% fail on Speedometer
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