2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,142 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).

Pass rate

2,142

MOT tests analysed

6.8%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

3.4

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	2.8%	59
2	Lighting & signalling	1.9%	41
3	Visibility	1.8%	38
4	Brakes	1.7%	36
5	Emissions & environmental	1.2%	25
6	Suspension	0.4%	8

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	47
2	Brake pads	30
3	Washers	26
4	Malfunction indicator lamp	23
5	Wipers	18
6	Tread depth	14

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.2%	326
2	Brakes	13.8%	296
3	Other defects	5.7%	123
4	Suspension	2.0%	43
5	Visibility	1.8%	39
6	Emissions & environmental	0.7%	14

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,240	5.5%
30-60k	836	8.4%
60-90k	59	10.2%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	119	5.0%
2024	1,042	7.1%
2025	980	6.6%

What to check before buying a 2021 Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A

Before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (2.8% 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 (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (1.8% 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 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 As pass their MOT?

93.2% of the 2,142 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A?

Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).

Does the 2021 Kuga St-Line X Ed 4X4 A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,142 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.