2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · JD61 CAG

The 2019 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 50,753 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes since 2022. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,250 miles, typical for a seven-year-old vehicle. The records show light use through the early years: 27,777 miles in October 2022, 32,683 in October 2023, then 36,427 by July 2024. A near-static 114-mile gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests the car stood idle for long periods. Usage rose sharply afterwards, jumping to 36,540 miles by April 2025 and then 50,753 by April 2026, a 14,213-mile surge in twelve months. The DVSA history itself is sparse, with no advisories or failures logged at any stage. Given the absence of flagged defects, no recurring wear patterns emerge across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The clean sheet implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody condition and brake caliper operation, since MOT passes at low mileages can mask latent rust where the car rested unused. Prior to purchase, verify service history matches the recorded odometer jumps and confirm tyres, wiper blades, and fluid intervals were addressed during the high-mileage 2025 to 2026 phase. The Kuga shows no mechanical red flags in the official record, but the shift from static storage to regular driving warrants a fresh check of drivetrain and suspension joints.