Ford Kuga
Registered from 2008 to 2026.
About this model
The Ford Kuga is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Ford since 2008, mainly for the European market, and now in its third generation. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered.
From the Wikipedia article Ford Kuga, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 2.0 diesel. 4,536 of 31,882 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 54% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 37% | 1,693 |
| Lights and electrics | 33% | 1,479 |
| Brakes | 31% | 1,420 |
| Visibility | 16% | 730 |
| Suspension | 10% | 437 |
| Body and structure | 9% | 390 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 37% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 31% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 10% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 33% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 16% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Body and structure — 9% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 180–200k miles this one fails 23% of its inspections, against the 21% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 4% | 7% | 159 | |
| 20–40k miles | 9% | 10% | 2,499 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 14% | 9,071 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 17% | 11,155 | |
| 80–100k miles | 18% | 19% | 6,066 | |
| 100–120k miles | 20% | 20% | 2,045 | |
| 120–140k miles | 18% | 21% | 527 | |
| 140–160k miles | 24% | 20% | 204 | |
| 160–180k miles | 18% | 21% | 72 | |
| 180–200k miles | 23% | 21% | 30 |
31,828 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.5 hybrid · 150 hp · 1844 kg · 2710 mm wheelbase · 1.1 L/100km (WLTP) · 151 Wh/km |
| 2021 | 1.5 diesel · 118 hp · 1599 kg · 2710 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 1680 kg · 2710 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 1751 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 7.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1751 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 7.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 148 hp · 1614 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 152 hp · 1663 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 153 hp · 1672 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 147 hp · 1675 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 146 hp · 1699 kg · 2688 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 146 hp · 1658 kg · 2690 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 145 hp · 1665 kg · 2635 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00141/24
The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating, which can allow the engine to overheat, leading to a leak of engine oil. Leaking oil can drop onto the road and create a risk of injuries to other road traffic participants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00142/24
A piston rod may rupture the engine block and cause an oil leakage. The leaking oil can stay trapped in the lower engine guard and cause a fire due to its proximity to the catalytic converter of the exhaust system. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0028/19
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00784/24
The cooling airflow is insufficient, causing the oil channel to be blocked. This leads the connecting rod bearing to seize and the connecting rod to tear off. This can deteriorate the combustion engine, resulting in a rupture in the engine oil tank or engine block, creating an oil tank leak. This increases the risk of fire under the bonnet. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00942/23
Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of skidding for other road users, and/or fire in the engine compartment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00983/23
Damage to the roof frame coating and failure of the glass panel adhesive primer may cause the panoramic roof to become detached when the vehicle is being driven, creating a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01351/24
A high-pressure fuel injector can crack, resulting in fuel accumulating in the engine. If this fuel, whether it's liquid or vapour, is near a hot surface, it can catch fire. This can lead to a fire, injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01716/22
Due to improper fitting, the seat belt retention function may not be effective, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
9 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.