Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue
From 714 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 13 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| lamp not securely attached | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blues tested had between 26,281 and 38,448 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,699 median miles, the Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue has 0.026 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 First Ed E-Blue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 714 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue is 35,699 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,281 and 38,448 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line First Ed E-Blue?
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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