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Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 reliable? We analysed 1,487 real MOT tests across 200 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,487 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.8%
Typical Mileage
101,047mi
Annual Mileage
8,594mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 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 163.

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,251 mi/yr
Typical
8,594 mi/yr
Average
9,189 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,527 mi/yr

Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
101,047 mi
75th Percentile
128,479 mi
95th Percentile
169,671 mi
Max Recorded
1,625,733 mi

How Does the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 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 163 THIS CAR 82.8% 1,487 101,047 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
Austin Mini 1000 Hl E 66.8% 2,262 56,000 mi 44 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163?

The Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 1,487 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 owner drives around 8,594 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 163 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 reliable?
Based on 1,487 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 has a 82.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 does around 8,594 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga Titanium TDCI 163?
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.