2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln First Ed Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,484 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln First Ed Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 47 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 39 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 37 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 28 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 22 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 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 | 45 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 3 | Washers | 31 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 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 | 21.6% | 320 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 271 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 89 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.6% | 83 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.6% | 24 |
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 | 731 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 698 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 54 | 9.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 483 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 492 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 498 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Ln First Ed Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln First Ed Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% 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 (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.5% 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-Ln First Ed Mhevs pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 1,484 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln First Ed Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln First Ed Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.6%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Ln First Ed Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,484 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.