2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,271 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.6% in the 60-90k group versus 7.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 67 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 45 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 34 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 51 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 36 |
| 3 | Washers | 25 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 24 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 6 | Wipers | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 24.9% | 316 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.3% | 258 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.6% | 110 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.8% | 86 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 511 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 702 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 56 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 420 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 404 | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 447 | 14.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line First Ed
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (2.7% 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 First Eds pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 1,271 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line First Ed?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line First Ed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 19.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,271 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.