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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.