Ford Kuga ST Line Edition Tdci (2019)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Ford Kuga ST Line Edition Tdci

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2019 Ford Kuga ST Line Edition Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2019 Ford Kuga ST-Line TDCI falls slightly below the UK average with a 75.4% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, suggesting a modest reliability gap—though the complete absence of dangerous defects across all 120 vehicles tested is reassuring for safety-conscious buyers. The diesel engine shows no particular weakness here, and the median mileage of 45,036 is entirely typical for a five-year-old model.

Where this Kuga stands out is in its exceptional cleanliness: almost no failures or advisories per vehicle (0.03 and 0.0 respectively) tells you that when these cars do fail their MOT, it's minor stuff. Before buying, inspect the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel fuel system and emissions kit, as even rare issues on these engines can be costly.

Average reliability 4.6% below UK average
75.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
45,036
typical mileage
36,198–52,533 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Ford Kuga ST Line Edition Tdci

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 2019 Ford Kuga ST Line Edition Tdci 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.

36,198
low mileage
45,036
typical
52,533
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ford Kuga ST Line Edition Tdci vehicles fall between 36,198 and 52,533 miles.

2019 Ford Kuga ST Line Edition Tdci — Still on the Road

54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

68 54 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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