2020 Ford Kuga Ecoblue Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,055 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga Ecoblue Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.1% | 33 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 33 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 23 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 22 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.5% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 5 |
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 | 24 |
| 2 | Washers | 23 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 18 |
| 4 | Wipers | 15 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 13 |
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 | 19.5% | 206 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.4% | 163 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 59 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.7% | 39 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 9 |
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 | 564 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 439 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 44 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 347 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 341 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 365 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga Ecoblue Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga Ecoblue Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.1% 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.
- Visibility (3.1% 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.
- 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.
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 Ecoblue Mhevs pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 1,055 2020 Ford Kuga Ecoblue Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga Ecoblue Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2020 Kuga Ecoblue Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,055 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.