MOT reliability

Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev

484 vehicles · 1,781 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 484 Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev vehicles and 1,781 completed MOT tests, the Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,286 miles.

484

Vehicles

1,781

MOT tests

8,752

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
Brakes32%
Other10%
Visibility4%
Lamps & electrical4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Identification & plates1%
Body & structure1%

Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev pass rate by age

How the Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	11	91%
3	511	91%
4	517	90%
5	516	89%
6	207	83%

Fuel types: Diesel (483), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (122 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (114 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (104 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (83 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (77 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (75 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (74 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (62 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (58 times)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (44 times)
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) (28 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (28 times)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (28 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (26 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (24 times)

Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	8	24	92%	45,476
2020	451	1,738	89%	43,317

Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev reliability FAQ

Across 484 Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev in our data has covered around 43,286 miles.

Compare the Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev

See how the Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev stacks up against other Ford models on MOT reliability:

Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev vs Fiesta Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev vs Focus Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev vs Transit Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev vs Mondeo

Check a specific Ford Kuga st-ln first ed eblue mhev

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Ford models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks