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Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV reliable? We analysed 3,012 real MOT tests across 983 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,012 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.5%
Typical Mileage
32,217mi
Annual Mileage
8,096mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV.

Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV Number Plates

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Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.3%
2021
86.2%
2020

Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,688 mi/yr
Typical
8,096 mi/yr
Average
9,023 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,999 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 2,348 89.3% 23,609 31,390 41,328
2020 501 86.2% 25,178 34,733 44,378

How Long Does a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV Last?

Based on 983 Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
32,217 mi
75th Percentile
42,407 mi
95th Percentile
61,639 mi
Max Recorded
156,217 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

89.3% MOT pass rate from 2,348 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.2% MOT pass rate from 501 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 2,348 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV THIS CAR 88.5% 3,012 32,217 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Fiat Motorcaravan 79.1% 5,061 37,427 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV?

The Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.5% across 3,012 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV owner drives around 8,096 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV reliable?
Based on 3,012 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV has a 88.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV does around 8,096 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line ED Eblue MHEV is 2021 with a 89.3% pass rate across 2,348 tests.