FORD KUGA MOT pass rate
85.6% of 455,602 FORD KUGA MOT tests pass.
The KUGA passes its MOT 85.6% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD KUGA passes its MOT 85.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD KUGA tested at 0–3 years pass 94.1% of the time, compared with just 70.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.1% | 29,382 | 25,292 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.7% | 137,413 | 37,771 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.9% | 196,289 | 65,322 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.0% | 83,627 | 102,271 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.3% | 8,891 | 127,041 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD KUGA
The most common reason the FORD KUGA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.4% | Not working |
| Tyres | 29.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 26.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 14.5% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 3.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD KUGA?
- 85.6% of FORD KUGA MOT tests pass, based on 455,602 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD KUGA?
- The most common reason the FORD KUGA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD KUGA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.