FORD KUGA ST-LN MOT Pass Rate
95.2% of 2,561 FORD KUGA ST-LN MOT tests pass.
The KUGA ST-LN passes its MOT 95.2% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD KUGA ST-LN passes its MOT 95.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 96.6% at 0–3 years versus 95.1% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.6% | 148 | 23,497 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.1% | 2,413 | 31,670 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD KUGA ST-LN
The most common reason the FORD KUGA ST-LN fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 37.6% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.5% | Too high |
| Visibility | 17.6% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 10.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 7.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.8% | Panel damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate