Ford Kuga Titanium 4x4 Tdci (2014)
2014 Ford Kuga Titanium 4x4 Tdci
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2014 Ford Kuga Titanium 4x4 Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Kuga Titanium 4x4 TDCi matches the UK average almost exactly with an 80.1% first-time pass rate, and no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. The diesel engines here are performing as expected for their age, with no reliability red flags standing out.
At nearly 86,000 miles on average, these Kugas show typical wear for a decade-old SUV, and the 0.47 failures per vehicle suggest they're holding together reasonably well through their second MOT cycle. If you're considering one, factor in that advisories are virtually absent but routine repairs will likely be needed soon—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and turbo condition on the diesel.
What to check before buying a 2014 Ford Kuga Titanium 4x4 Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 116 | 80% | 0.46 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 2 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ford Kuga Titanium 4x4 Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Ford Kuga Titanium 4x4 Tdci vehicles fall between 67,208 and 101,479 miles.
2014 Ford Kuga Titanium 4x4 Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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