2013 Ford Kuga · 44,801 MOT tests
2013 Ford Kuga reliability
2013 Ford Kugas fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Kuga years (44,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 25.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,991
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,801
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Brakes6.5%
- Tyres6.3%
- Suspension3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.86%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.6%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.58%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.5%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.06%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.68%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.23%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford Kuga reliable?
2013 Ford Kugas fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Kuga years (44,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.57% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford Kuga shows 83,991 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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