Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 237 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT (2021)

237 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 237 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line PHEV is a solid performer, with a 92.7% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 6.8%, so safety concerns aren't a meaningful issue for this cohort.

At just under 30,500 miles on average, these vehicles are lightly used for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.24 per vehicle confirms they're holding up well mechanically. The 1.8 advisories per car suggest minor wear items crop up occasionally, but nothing alarming—when shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the hybrid battery health and CVT transmission condition, as these are the costlier components to repair.

We have limited data for the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 22k–37k

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These stats describe 237 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 237 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,028 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 45.7%

470

Black 20.7%

213

Blue 11%

113

Grey 9.4%

White 7.2%

Silver 5.9%

Mileage Distribution

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

29,441

typical

21,926

low mileage

36,860

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 21,926 and 36,860 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,926 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,926–36,860 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 49,761 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line First Ed PHEV CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 236 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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