Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci (2015)
2015 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 395 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 Kuga Zetec TDCi passes its MOT first time only 70% of the time, ten points below the UK average of 80%—a real concern for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), and the diesel engine averages just 0.16 failures per vehicle, suggesting issues tend to be minor rather than structural.
With a median mileage of 74,564 miles for a nine-year-old car, these Kugas have been driven hard but not excessively, and the near-zero advisory count is unusual and worth investigating further—it may indicate either robust build quality or incomplete record-keeping. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist, as the 30% failure rate hints at specific weak points rather than random problems, and knowing what typically breaks will protect your wallet.
What to check before buying a 2015 Ford Kuga Zetec 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 (99%) | 390 | 69.6% | 0.17 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Ford Kuga Zetec 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 2015 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 57,855 and 89,719 miles.
2015 Ford Kuga Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 240 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 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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