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Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue reliable? We analysed 1,550 real MOT tests across 443 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,550 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.1%
Typical Mileage
33,972mi
Annual Mileage
8,537mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue 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 First ED E-blue.

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90.1%
2021
86.8%
2020

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,264 mi/yr
Typical
8,537 mi/yr
Average
9,223 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,550 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 81 90.1% 25,868 35,651 45,589
2020 1,440 86.8% 25,074 33,898 44,014

How Long Does a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue Last?

Based on 443 Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue Mileage Distribution

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

Median
33,972 mi
75th Percentile
44,174 mi
95th Percentile
60,425 mi
Max Recorded
101,031 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue

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

Best year
2021

90.1% MOT pass rate from 81 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.8% MOT pass rate from 1,440 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.1% across 81 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — 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 First ED E-blue 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 First ED E-blue THIS CAR 87.1% 1,550 33,972 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
Volkswagen Polo Twist 74.9% 1,644 92,584 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue?

The Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.1% across 1,550 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 First ED E-blue 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 First ED E-blue owner drives around 8,537 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 First ED E-blue — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue reliable?
Based on 1,550 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue has a 87.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue does around 8,537 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue?
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 First ED E-blue?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line First ED E-blue is 2021 with a 90.1% pass rate across 81 tests.