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Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A reliable? We analysed 491 real MOT tests across 136 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 491 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.6%
Typical Mileage
32,816mi
Annual Mileage
8,548mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A 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-ln X First ED Eblue A.

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A Number Plates

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

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.8%
2020

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A Common Faults & Problems

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,629 mi/yr
Typical
8,548 mi/yr
Average
9,327 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,460 mi/yr

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 482 89.8% 22,978 32,510 45,047

How Long Does a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A Last?

Based on 136 Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
32,816 mi
75th Percentile
45,448 mi
95th Percentile
68,894 mi
Max Recorded
104,811 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A

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

Best year
2020

89.8% MOT pass rate from 482 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 482 tests.

How Does the Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A 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-ln X First ED Eblue A THIS CAR 89.6% 491 32,816 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
Bsa Lightning 93.3% 817 10,596 mi 60 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A?

The Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 491 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A 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-ln X First ED Eblue A owner drives around 8,548 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-ln X First ED Eblue A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A reliable?
Based on 491 MOT tests, the Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A has a 89.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A do per year?
The typical Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A does around 8,548 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A?
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-ln X First ED Eblue A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Kuga St-ln X First ED Eblue A is 2020 with a 89.8% pass rate across 482 tests.