2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,180 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

1,180

MOT tests analysed

7.5%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	2.5%	29
2	Lighting & signalling	2.3%	27
3	Tyres	2.1%	25
4	Visibility	1.5%	18
5	Emissions & environmental	1.4%	16
6	Other defects	0.4%	5

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	35
2	Brake pads	32
3	Malfunction indicator lamp	13
4	Washers	12
5	Registration plates	8
6	Wipers	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	16.0%	189
2	Tyres	14.7%	173
3	Other defects	7.0%	83
4	Suspension	2.3%	27
5	Visibility	1.4%	17
6	Emissions & environmental	0.9%	10

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	670	6.3%
30-60k	472	9.3%
60-90k	36	5.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	396	6.1%
2024	381	7.9%
2025	402	8.5%

What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A

Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 2.5% of tests for this year.

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.
Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Tyres (2.1% 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.

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 X Ecoblue 4X4 As pass their MOT?

92.5% of the 1,180 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A?

Brakes, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).

Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 5.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,180 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.