2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EN65 LCV

A pattern of lighting and visibility defects punctuates an otherwise clean MOT history for this 2015 Ford Kuga, which has now accumulated 95,701 miles across roughly eleven years. Across seven recorded tests from November 2018 through January 2026, the vehicle passed on four occasions with no advisories at all, including a completely clean result as recently as December 2022. The most recent activity on 22 January 2026 produced both a pass and a fail on the same day, with the failure attributable to an offside stop lamp not functioning — a dangerous category defect — alongside an advisory that all four tyres were worn close to the legal limit on the edges. Earlier in 2020 a similar pattern emerged when an offside front wiper failing to clear the windscreen effectively caused a failure, again concurrent with an advisory. Apart from these isolated electrical and visibility defects, no structural, braking, suspension, or exhaust advisories have been recorded across any of the tests, suggesting the underlying mechanical condition has remained broadly stable. Mileage accumulation has been moderate and broadly consistent with the national average for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The 95,701 recorded miles equate to approximately 8,700 miles per year over the vehicle's life, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters rather than reflecting heavy commercial use or extended periods of low activity. There are noticeable gaps in the testing history — no MOTs are recorded for 2017, and there is a long interval between the December 2022 pass and the January 2026 test, during which the vehicle covered an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 miles. This mid-cycle gap is not necessarily a concern in itself, but it means the buyer has limited visibility into the condition of components that were approaching replacement thresholds three years ago, such as the front tyres flagged in late 2021. The 2026 advisory indicating edge wear on all four tyres simultaneously does point to either a geometry issue or simply the cumulative effect of continued use since those earlier advisories were raised. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priorities on inspection are the items flagged in the most recent test and the unresolved tyre wear pattern. The fact that all four tyres were noted as worn close to the limit and on the edges in January 2026 warrants a careful check of wheel alignment and suspension geometry, as edge wear across an axle typically indicates either incorrect tracking, worn suspension bushes, or sagging coil springs. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over bumps, particularly at low speed, and pay attention to any steering pull to one side or uneven steering return, all of which would suggest the geometry issue is more than just a tyre rotation concern. Inspect each tyre shoulder closely for feathering or a stepped wear pattern between the inner and outer edges, and confirm all four have been replaced rather than simply rotated. The brake light failure recorded on the same day as the pass should be verified independently by walking around the vehicle and confirming both stop lamps illuminate crisply without delay, as intermittent bulb or switch faults are common on vehicles of this age. The earlier coolant level advisory from November 2021 also merits a basic under-bonnet check — look for any fresh staining around the expansion tank, radiator hoses, and water pump area, and check that the level sits between min and max with the engine cold. Finally, although no corrosion advisories have been recorded, the Kuga is known for subframe and brake pipe surface corrosion in higher mileage examples, so a visual inspection of the underbody from underneath or via a ramp is worthwhile, paying particular attention to the brake lines running along the chassis rails and the rear subframe mounting points for any heavy scaling or flaking that could become an MOT failure point within the next twelve months.