Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A
From 2,709 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 tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 51 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 tyre seriously damaged | 51 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 97.8% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 As tested had between 9,916 and 25,171 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,626 median miles, the Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A has 0.032 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 Ed Eblue 4X4 A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,709 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A is 20,626 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,916 and 25,171 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue 4X4 A?
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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