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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.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years96.6%3–6 years95.1%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
FORD KUGA ST-LN pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years96.6%14823,497 miles
3–6 years95.1%2,41331,670 miles
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the FORD KUGA ST-LN
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Tyres37.6%Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment36.5%Too high
Visibility17.6%Provides insufficient washer liquid
Brakes10.6%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Noise, emissions and leaks7.6%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Suspension7.1%Ball joint excessively worn
Body, chassis, structure1.8%Panel damaged and likely to cause injury
Identification of the vehicle1.8%Does not conform to the specified requirements
Road Wheels0.6%Fixing missing

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