Ford Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue
From 3,222 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 57 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 57 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 38 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 37 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 31 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| lamp not securely attached | 7 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2021 | 91.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 86.9% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblues tested had between 21,867 and 30,870 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,653 median miles, the Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,222 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 57 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue is 26,653 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,867 and 30,870 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line Edition Ecoblue?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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