CarVerify

Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI car check

Is the Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI reliable? We analysed 1,535 real MOT tests across 269 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 1,535 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
79,380mi
Annual Mileage
8,951mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 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 Zetec 4X2 TDCI.

Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,215 mi/yr
Typical
8,951 mi/yr
Average
9,761 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,258 mi/yr

Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
79,380 mi
75th Percentile
104,302 mi
95th Percentile
143,113 mi
Max Recorded
1,391,484 mi

How Does the Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 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 Zetec 4X2 TDCI THIS CAR 92.0% 1,535 79,380 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
Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency 76.8% 770 118,838 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI

Should you buy a used Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI?

The Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 1,535 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI owner drives around 8,951 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 Zetec 4X2 TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI reliable?
Based on 1,535 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI does around 8,951 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga Zetec 4X2 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.