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FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 2,953 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

2,953

Avg Mileage

28,812 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,350

Is the 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the FORD brand average of 85%.

At 3 years old, 93% of FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 2,953 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 28,812 miles.

How does the 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1479th out of 3,373(top 44%)
Rank among all FORD models277th out of 1,167(top 24%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+1% (92% avg)
vs FORD average+8% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE has 28,812 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)
£905
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,350
Per month£113/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202291%11121,452 mi
202193%2,95328,812 mi
202089%33332,365 mi

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About the 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE

The 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE is a small family car with a 1499cc diesel engine. 2,953 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 28,812 miles at 3 years old, FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE Fuel Costs

The 1499cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 55 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £905 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,350 (£113/month), broken down as £905 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE Reliability Trend

The FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE

The FORD KUGA ST-LINE EDITION ECOBLUE is actually the most reliable option among similar diesel small family cars from this era. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: