Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 17.1 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 817 individual Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

First-time pass rate93.8%
UK national average76.7%
Difference+17.1 points
Tests analysed817
Average mileage at test28,939 miles
Average year of manufacture2021
Reliability rank163 of 2,005 models

What this means if you are buying one

A 93.8% first-time pass rate means roughly 6 in every 100 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhevs presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev tested had covered 28,939 miles and was built around 2021.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. The Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev sits 17.1 points above the national average, ranked 163 of 2,005 models. On one bought as repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

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Looking at a specific Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev rather than the model in general? The free check covers its MOT and mileage history, and the full HPI report confirms the insurance write-off category, outstanding finance and whether it is recorded stolen, from licensed data for 5 credits. Already own one that has been damaged? Work out whether fixing it beats selling it with the repair or scrap calculator, and see recorded closing bids for damaged Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhevs at UK salvage auction.

Most common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev

  1. A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 1.8% of tests (1.94x the national rate for this defect)
  2. A tyre seriously damaged, 2.1% of tests
  3. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 0.7% of tests
  4. Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction, 0.7% of tests
  5. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 0.5% of tests
  6. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 0.4% of tests
  7. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 0.4% of tests
  8. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 0.2% of tests
  9. Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, 0.2% of tests (1.23x the national rate for this defect)
  10. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 0.1% of tests

From 816 DVSA-tracked Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 2.5% of these flagged Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories on a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. A different list from the failures above: what testers are noting on a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev before it actually fails on it.

  1. A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 7.2% of tests (1.85x the national rate for this advisory), also fails
  2. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 23.2% of tests, also fails
  3. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 9.4% of tests
  4. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 8.6% of tests
  5. A tyre seriously damaged, 4.2% of tests, also fails
  6. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 1.5% of tests, also fails
  7. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 0.9% of tests
  8. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 0.7% of tests
  9. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 0.2% of tests
  10. Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour to an extent likely to obscure the vision of other road users., 0.1% of tests (2.11x the national rate for this advisory)

From 816 DVSA-tracked Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Eblue Mhev tests, 2024.

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