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

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Is the Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV reliable? We analysed 3,476 real MOT tests across 1,521 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,476 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.9%
Typical Mileage
30,302mi
Annual Mileage
7,773mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-line X 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 X ED Eblue MHEV.

Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV Number Plates

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

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

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

92.8%
2022
90%
2021
90.5%
2020

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

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Kuga St-line X 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 28

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

How many miles does a typical Ford Kuga St-line X 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
5,568 mi/yr
Typical
7,773 mi/yr
Average
8,786 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,867 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-line X 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 X ED Eblue MHEV year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 933 92.8% 18,315 24,554 31,125
2021 1,832 90.0% 24,152 32,253 42,088
2020 620 90.5% 25,827 34,166 44,123

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

Based on 1,521 Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Kuga St-line X 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
30,302 mi
75th Percentile
40,313 mi
95th Percentile
60,840 mi
Max Recorded
591,101 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

92.8% MOT pass rate from 933 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.0% MOT pass rate from 1,832 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.8% across 933 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — 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 X 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 X ED Eblue MHEV THIS CAR 90.9% 3,476 30,302 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
Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 80.5% 2,354 21,749 mi 28 yrs

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

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

The Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 3,476 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 X 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 X ED Eblue MHEV owner drives around 7,773 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 X ED Eblue MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV reliable?
Based on 3,476 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV has a 90.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV does around 7,773 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-line X 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 X 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 X ED Eblue MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-line X ED Eblue MHEV is 2022 with a 92.8% pass rate across 933 tests.