2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,251 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.3% | 29 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 28 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 25 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 20 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 21 |
| 3 | Washers | 18 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 17 |
| 5 | Wipers | 14 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 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 | 18.6% | 232 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.4% | 168 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 74 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 57 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 23 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 8 |
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 | 613 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 585 | 7.7% |
| 60-90k | 51 | 15.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 421 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 405 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 420 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.0% 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.
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 Mhevs pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 1,251 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue Mhev 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 Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,251 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.