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Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue Auto (2021)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue Auto

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Kuga ST-Line EcoBlue is a strong performer, passing MOT on the first attempt 92.6% of the time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Only 7.6% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are low for the cohort.

At around 32,600 miles average, these are lightly used examples for their age, and they're backing that up with just 0.2 failures per vehicle on test. Before buying, check the service history carefully and have an independent inspection focus on the diesel's fuel system and turbo—the 1.8 advisories per car suggest minor wear is creeping in, even if failures remain rare.

Generally reliable 12.6% above UK average
92.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
31,864
typical mileage
20,926–43,752 middle half
7.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.2
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,926
low mileage
31,864
typical
43,752
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue Auto vehicles fall between 20,926 and 43,752 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.2
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Ford Kuga ST Line Ecoblue Auto:

2020