2021 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 669 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 24 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Wipers | 6 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 6 |
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 | 20.0% | 134 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 116 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.5% | 57 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.5% | 50 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 18 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 2 |
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 | 369 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 276 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 329 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 311 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Kuga St-Line Ecoblue A
Before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (1.5% 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 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue As pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 669 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line Ecoblue A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2021 Kuga St-Line Ecoblue A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 6.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 669 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.