2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,443 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.7% in the 60-90k group versus 5.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 43 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 39 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 29 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 8 |
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 | 31 |
| 2 | Washers | 30 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 21 |
| 4 | Wipers | 18 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 10 |
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 | 17.9% | 259 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 187 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 97 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.9% | 85 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 26 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 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 | 820 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 578 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 724 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 658 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A
Before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% 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 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue As pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 1,443 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2021 Kuga St-Line X Ed Ecoblue A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,443 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.