Ford Kuga Titanium Edition Ecoblue (2021)
2021 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition Ecoblue
CarHunch analysed 1,267 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition Ecoblue. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition EcoBlue is a genuinely reliable performer, with a first-time pass rate of 91.1% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 8.1% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This diesel-only cohort shows consistent quality across the board, suggesting Ford got the engineering right on this generation.
At 33,066 miles average for a three-year-old car, mileage is moderate and typical for the age, while the low failure rate of 0.29 per vehicle indicates most issues caught are preventative rather than serious. The 2.5 advisories per test suggest routine maintenance items (brakes, filters, wipers) rather than structural problems, so if you're buying one used, focus your pre-purchase inspection on suspension wear and exhaust condition rather than worrying about the engine itself.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition Ecoblue
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 (100%) | 1,266 | 91.1% | 0.29 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition Ecoblue 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 2021 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition Ecoblue vehicles fall between 22,089 and 42,086 miles.
2021 Ford Kuga Titanium Edition Ecoblue — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,230 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 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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