2021 Ford Kuga · 10,887 MOT tests
2021 Ford Kuga reliability
2021 Ford Kugas fail 7.7% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 Kuga years (10,887 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 7.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,542
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,887
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.4%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Brakes1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.65%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.43%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.41%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.28%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.65%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.22%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.85%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Ford Kuga reliable?
2021 Ford Kugas fail 7.7% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 Kuga years (10,887 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.65% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.64% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Ford Kuga shows 26,542 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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