Used Ford Kuga Door

The Ford Kuga has run across two clear UK generations: the first-generation Mk1 ran from 2008 to 2012, and the second-generation Mk2 ran from 2013 onwards, with a facelift in 2017. Doors from within the same generation are your starting point for compatibility, but whether a specific door crosses the Mk1-to-Mk2 boundary or the pre-facelift-to-facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as panel and frame detailing can differ. Never assume a door from one generation will drop straight into another without checking.

Both a 2014 and a 2016 Kuga fall within the Mk2 generation (2013 onwards), so you are working within the same generation, which is a good sign for compatibility. However, the Mk2 received a facelift in 2017, so both of these cars are pre-facelift Mk2 models, which further supports a match – provided the side (NS or OS) is correct. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing, as minor running changes can occur within a generation.

The Mk2 Kuga facelift arrived in 2017 and brought styling updates that can affect door panels and surrounding trim, so a door from a pre-facelift Mk2 (2013–2016) crossing into a post-facelift Mk2 (2017 onwards) is not a straightforward swap. Name the boundary confidently to your breaker – 2016 vs 2017 Mk2 – and ask them to check the specific door frame and aperture details against your registration. Do not assume fitment across that facelift line without the breaker's confirmation.

Yes – this is one of the most important things to get right. NS (nearside) is the passenger side, which is the left-hand side on a UK car, and OS (offside) is the driver's side on the right. A door is handed and cannot be swapped between sides, so always specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker. Getting this wrong means the door will not fit regardless of generation or model year.

Trim level does not affect the fundamental fitment of the door frame or shell – the aperture and hinges are the same across trims within the same generation. What can differ between trims is cosmetic detail, such as window surrounds, cladding finishes, or any integrated mirror features, so you may receive a door that fits perfectly but looks slightly different to your original. Colour is never a fitment issue as doors can be resprayed, and whether mirror features such as electric folding or indicators are wired the same way should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration.

The Mk1 and Mk2 Kuga are distinct generations with different body structures, so a door from a 2008–2012 Mk1 is very unlikely to be a direct fit on a 2013-onwards Mk2. These are separate platforms with different door apertures, hinge positions, and frame geometry. Always buy within the correct generation and confirm the exact match with the breaker using your registration number.