Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV?

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 X Ed Eblue MHEV?

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 X Ed Eblue MHEV?

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 X Ed Eblue MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 592 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, 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 X Ed Eblue MHEV?

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 X Ed Eblue MHEV (2021)

592 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV

CarHunch analysed 592 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Kuga ST-Line X is a strong performer, with a 92.7% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting the hybrid powertrain and Ford's quality control are working as intended. Only 4.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a buyer.

At just under 30,000 miles median, these cars are lightly used for their age, and they're showing it—averaging only 0.23 failures per vehicle is genuinely low. The 1.9 advisories per car are typical wear-and-tear items rather than structural concerns, so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to flag any advisory work that needs doing, but don't expect major mechanical surprises.

The 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 24k–39k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 592 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 592 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	589	93.4%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,468 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 22.3%

327

Silver 20.4%

299

Grey 17.6%

259

Blue 13.8%

203

Red 13.8%

202

White 12.1%

178

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV 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.

29,992

typical

24,361

low mileage

38,922

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEV vehicles fall between 24,361 and 38,922 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,361 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.

✓ 24,361–38,922 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 52,544 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 X Ed Eblue MHEV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Ford Kuga ST Line X Ed Eblue MHEVs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 577 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

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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