2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Editn — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,037 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Editn, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.3% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 41 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 36 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 9 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 4 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 11 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 9 |
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 | 19.3% | 200 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.8% | 185 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.9% | 82 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.5% | 78 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 21 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 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 | 509 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 492 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 35 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 345 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 331 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 355 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kuga St-Ln X First Editn
Before buying a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Editn, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% 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 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Editns pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 1,037 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Editn MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Editn?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2020 Kuga St-Ln X First Editn get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,037 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.