2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

12,538 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,538 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    532 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    545 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    342 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.0%
  2. Brakes10.3%
  3. Tyres7.3%
  4. Suspension5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Body & chassis3.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2013 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,538 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).