Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev
From 1,484 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 28 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 | 28 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2020 | 85.5% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhevs tested had between 18,170 and 28,922 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,714 median miles, the Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev has 0.036 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 Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,484 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 28 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 Ed Eblue Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev is 23,714 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,170 and 28,922 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev?
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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