2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

20,899 MOT tests in 2024. 90.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.3%
Failed or needed repairs9.7%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,899 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    379 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    236 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    95 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Lights & electrics2.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 90.3% of 2021 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,899 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).