2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,541 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.0% in the 60-90k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.3% | 51 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 51 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 38 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 26 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 24 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 48 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 45 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 40 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.3% | 328 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 325 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.5% | 131 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.3% | 128 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 14 |
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 | 716 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 736 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 79 | 19.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 495 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 525 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 520 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line Ecoblue
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% 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.
- Brakes (2.5% 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 Ecoblues pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 1,541 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue?
Visibility, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line Ecoblue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 19.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,541 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.