2017 Ford Kuga · 128,339 MOT tests
2017 Ford Kuga reliability
2017 Ford Kugas fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Kuga years (128,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 47,153
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 128,339
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.7% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes3.7%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Suspension0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.33%
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 1.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.16%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.92%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.71%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.27%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.64%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.43%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Kuga reliable?
2017 Ford Kugas fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Kuga years (128,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.56% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.33% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford Kuga shows 47,153 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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