2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line ED Eblue 4X4 A 2.0L Diesel · CU21 KXR

The 2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line Edition Blue 4x4 A presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 12 January 2026 at 19,277 miles passing cleanly with zero defects recorded. The preceding tests on 24 January 2025 at 14,388 miles and 15 January 2024 at 8,618 miles also passed without advisories or failures, indicating consistent upkeep across multiple annual inspections. The only anomaly is a second entry on 15 January 2024 at the same 8,618-mile reading marked as a failure, yet no defects were recorded against it, suggesting a possible administrative or data-entry discrepancy rather than a genuine mechanical fault. Overall, the record points to a vehicle that has been well maintained with no recurring or worsening issues. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,855 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 8,618 miles and the January 2025 test at 14,388 miles, the car covered approximately 5,770 miles in twelve months, which is still modest by national standards. The gap from January 2025 to January 2026 shows a further 4,889 miles added, confirming a pattern of light, steady use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. This low annual distance means reduced wear on consumables such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, though it also warrants attention to components that deteriorate with age and infrequent use rather than mileage alone. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focusing on structural integrity and mechanical components that can degrade on low-mileage vehicles left standing for extended periods. The underside should be examined for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, as short-journey use and standing time can accelerate surface rust even on relatively new vehicles. Tyre condition deserves close scrutiny, since low annual mileage can mean the original factory tyres remain in service well beyond their optimal age, with sidewall perishing and tread depth approaching legal limits regardless of use. The braking system, suspension bushes, and exhaust components should be physically checked for seizure or deterioration, as infrequent driving can cause brake calipers to bind and rubber bushings to dry out. The four-wheel-drive system should be engaged and tested on a suitable surface to confirm the rear differential and driveshaft couplings operate without clunks or resistance. A short test drive covering varied speeds and road surfaces will reveal any latent issues the MOT may not have captured, particularly around steering alignment, damping performance, and drivetrain smoothness.