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Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV reliable? We analysed 1,077 real MOT tests across 298 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,077 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.5%
Typical Mileage
31,993mi
Annual Mileage
8,098mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV.

Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.7%
2020

Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,404 mi/yr
Typical
8,098 mi/yr
Average
8,844 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,276 mi/yr

Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 1,045 89.7% 22,539 31,832 42,440

How Long Does a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV Last?

Based on 298 Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
5.0 years

Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,993 mi
75th Percentile
42,695 mi
95th Percentile
60,839 mi
Max Recorded
545,887 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

89.7% MOT pass rate from 1,045 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 1,045 tests.

How Does the Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV THIS CAR 89.5% 1,077 31,993 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Citroen Berlingo Enterprise HDI 71.3% 422 139,122 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV?

The Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% across 1,077 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV owner drives around 8,098 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV reliable?
Based on 1,077 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV has a 89.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV does around 8,098 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga Titan First ED Eblue MHEV is 2020 with a 89.7% pass rate across 1,045 tests.