2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · DU69 XME

Five consecutive MOT passes with no failures defines this Kuga's record, and the most recent test on 23 March 2026 was passed with no defects recorded at all. The only blemish across the entire history is a cluster of advisories from August 2023 covering both rear tyres worn on their inner edges, front brake discs worn though not excessively, and rear brake pads wearing thin. Notably, none of these items reappeared in the 2024, 2025, or 2026 tests, which indicates the flagged wear items were addressed and no recurring pattern of deterioration has emerged. The overall trend is therefore stable and, if anything, improving, with three consecutive completely clean tests following the advisory year. Recorded mileage stands at 46,057 miles at roughly seven years old, averaging around 6,580 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Testing has been consistent, with annual certificates issued each year since 2022 and no unexplained gaps in the record. The test interval between August 2023 and March 2024 is slightly shorter than twelve months, but this simply reflects an early test date rather than any lapse. This steady, moderate usage profile is consistent with normal wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, and pads rather than the accelerated drivetrain and suspension fatigue associated with high-mileage examples. The advisories from 2023 deserve attention even though they have not recurred. Inner-edge wear on both rear tyres simultaneously is a classic symptom of rear suspension geometry issues, typically worn rear suspension bushes, tired dampers, or incorrect toe settings on the Kuga's rear axle. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking from the rear over uneven surfaces and check whether the car tracks straight without steering correction. Inspect the current rear tyres closely for any renewed feathering or inner-shoulder wear, as a repeat pattern would suggest the underlying geometry cause was never corrected and only the tyres were replaced. The braking advisories also warrant a physical check. Front discs flagged as worn in 2023 may have been replaced since, but confirm by examining the disc faces for heavy lipping at the outer edge and deep scoring, and feel for judder through the pedal or steering wheel under firm braking from speed, which indicates disc thickness variation or warping. Rear pads noted as wearing thin should be verified as renewed; ask for invoices where possible. Given the clean 2024 to 2026 results, the immediate roadworthiness picture is favourable, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on rear suspension bushes, alignment, and brake component condition would confirm whether the 2023 wear items were properly resolved or merely deferred.