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Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 reliable? We analysed 632 real MOT tests across 164 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 632 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.3%
Typical Mileage
65,885mi
Annual Mileage
8,885mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 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 TDCI 4X4.

Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,651 mi/yr
Typical
8,885 mi/yr
Average
9,878 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,556 mi/yr

Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
65,885 mi
75th Percentile
87,358 mi
95th Percentile
130,257 mi
Max Recorded
178,934 mi

How Does the Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 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 TDCI 4X4 THIS CAR 95.3% 632 65,885 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
Peugeot Rifter Horizon Re Plus Auto 83.1% 379 17,508 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4?

The Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.3% across 632 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 owner drives around 8,885 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 TDCI 4X4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 reliable?
Based on 632 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 has a 95.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 does around 8,885 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga Zetec TDCI 4X4?
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.