2014 Ford Kuga · 78,896 MOT tests
2014 Ford Kuga reliability
2014 Ford Kugas fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Kuga years (78,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 23.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 73,942
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 78,896
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.8%
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Suspension2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.95%
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 2.58%
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 2.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.48%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.33%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.01%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.13%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.35%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Ford Kuga reliable?
2014 Ford Kugas fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Kuga years (78,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.95% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.58% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Ford Kuga shows 73,942 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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