2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

30,373 MOT tests in 2024. 76.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.7%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 30,373 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    1,128 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    1,052 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    471 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.7%
  2. Tyres8.9%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Body & chassis2.2%
  6. Suspension2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%

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 2015 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 76.7% of 2015 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 30,373 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).