2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

36,392 MOT tests in 2024. 83.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.9%
Failed or needed repairs16.1%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 36,392 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    1,414 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    1,319 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    415 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Brakes5.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  4. Lights & electrics3.9%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 83.9% of 2017 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 36,392 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).