2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Phev CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · EF70 WUM

The 2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line X PHEV CVT presents a stable and generally sound roadworthiness profile, with its most recent MOT conducted on 30 December 2025 at 29,379 miles resulting in a straightforward pass. The maintenance trend is stable, though a pattern of recurring minor tyre defects has persisted across consecutive tests without evidence of permanent repair. The vehicle has never failed an MOT, and no serious structural, mechanical, or emissions-related defects have been recorded throughout its history. The most recent test flagged a cut to the nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, alongside a similar cut on the nearside rear, and noted the front tyres worn close to the legal limit with outer edge wear and perishing. These advisories were present in nearly identical form at the January 2025 test at 24,184 miles, suggesting the tyre condition has been a known and tolerated issue rather than a sudden deterioration. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of low and consistent use. From the January 2024 test at 18,756 miles to the January 2025 test at 24,184 miles, the vehicle covered 5,428 miles in twelve months. The subsequent interval from January 2025 to December 2025 saw just 5,195 miles added, confirming a steady annual rate of roughly 5,300 to 5,400 miles. This is well below the UK average and consistent with short, local journeys typical of a plug-in hybrid used primarily in electric mode. The vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own implications. PHEVs left unused for long intervals can develop issues with brake caliper seizure, 12V battery degradation, and fuel system condensation that MOT records alone will not reveal. The recurring tyre wear pattern deserves closer scrutiny. Outer edge wear on both front tyres, noted in both January 2025 and December 2025, points to a possible toe alignment issue or a characteristic of the vehicle's front suspension geometry under load rather than simple driver behaviour. Combined with perishing, this suggests the tyres may have aged beyond their service life even where tread depth remains legal. A buyer should inspect the inner sidewalls for sidewall delamination and check whether the rear tyres show similar uneven wear, which would indicate a broader alignment or suspension bush wear issue. The nearside cuts, appearing on both front and rear tyres across two consecutive tests, raise the question of whether the vehicle has been driven over kerbs or road debris repeatedly, or whether the same damage has simply gone unreplaced. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any suspension, brake, or exhaust advisories across three MOTs is encouraging for a vehicle approaching five years old. A prospective buyer should still physically inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points common on the Kuga platform. The hybrid system's high-voltage battery health and the CVT transmission's service history are not reflected in MOT data and warrant independent diagnostic checks. Brake binding, a known risk on low-mileage hybrids where the regenerative braking system reduces conventional brake use, should be tested on a road drive. The vehicle has been well maintained in terms of legal compliance, but the persistent tyre issues suggest a previous owner willing to defer cosmetic and consumable replacements rather than address underlying causes.