2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,381 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.9% in the 60-90k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 44 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.8% | 39 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 38 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 28 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 10 |
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 | 41 |
| 2 | Washers | 27 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 23 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 5 | Wipers | 17 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
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 | 22.1% | 305 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.3% | 267 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.8% | 135 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.0% | 97 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 6 |
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 | 530 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 777 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 72 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 411 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 486 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 484 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue, 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.
- Brakes (2.8% 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 (2.8% 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 X Ecoblues pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 1,381 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,381 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.