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Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI reliable? We analysed 8,962 real MOT tests across 2,134 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 8,962 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
74,729mi
Annual Mileage
8,697mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI.

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
fog lamp not working 1

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.24mm 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56mm 1

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,131 mi/yr
Typical
8,697 mi/yr
Average
9,429 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,682 mi/yr

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
74,729 mi
75th Percentile
107,151 mi
95th Percentile
158,373 mi
Max Recorded
2,333,316 mi

How Does the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI THIS CAR 91.2% 8,962 74,729 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
Bedford Cf 66.6% 12,420 60,401 mi 56 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI?

The Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 8,962 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 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 Titanium TDCI owner drives around 8,697 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 Titanium TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI reliable?
Based on 8,962 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI?
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI does around 8,697 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI?
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.