Ford Kuga St-Line X
From 425 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line Xs tested had between 17,642 and 30,438 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,841 median miles, the Kuga St-Line X has 0.025 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 X MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line X has a 93.9% MOT pass rate based on 425 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line X?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line X is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Line X at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line X is 24,841 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,642 and 30,438 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line X?
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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