2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,089 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, emissions & environmental and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.4% in the 60-90k group versus 8.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 44 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 27 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 20 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 24 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 23 |
| 5 | Washers | 14 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.5% | 223 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.0% | 218 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 76 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.2% | 67 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 24 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 525 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 495 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 351 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 350 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 386 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (2.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (2.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhevs pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 1,089 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (2.5%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line Ecoblue Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,089 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.