2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · FD19 HBY

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2019 Ford Kuga, with five consecutive passes recorded between 2022 and the most recent test on 20 May 2026, none of which carried any advisories or defects. The only flagged items across the entire documented history were a pair of front tyre advisories issued on 15 May 2023, when the nearside and offside front tyres were both noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. Since those advisories, three further tests have returned completely clean results, indicating that whatever underlying cause contributed to the uneven front tyre wear, whether tracking geometry, suspension wear, or simply running the tyres beyond their service life, has not produced any recurring flagged defects during subsequent examinations. There are no recorded failures, no brake or suspension advisories, no corrosion notes, and no exhaust or emissions concerns across the five-year testing window presented. With 44,987 miles accumulated over approximately seven years, this Kuga averages around 6,427 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression across the recorded tests shows steady, consistent accumulation rather than any sudden spikes that might suggest prolonged periods off the road followed by heavy use. This kind of regular, moderate usage pattern is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as it tends to keep seals, drivetrain components, and suspension bushes working rather than allowing them to dry out from extended standing. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record that would imply multi-year lay-ups, which means observations regarding battery condition, brake seizure from disuse, or fluid degradation through inactivity are not directly applicable to this particular vehicle. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas should logically flow from the only historical advisory, namely the front tyre wear pattern. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed bumps and rough surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and drop links, as these are common wear items that can produce uneven inner or outer edge tyre wear on the Kuga. Steering should feel precise with no excessive free play or vibration through the wheel, and the car should track straight without pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, as any deviation could indicate geometry issues, a tired strut, or a worn anti-roll bar link. With the front tyres having been flagged for edge wear in 2023, it would be prudent to confirm the wheel alignment has been checked recently and to inspect the current front tyres carefully for feathering, uneven shoulder wear, or any signs of camber issues, while also verifying the age of the rubber through the DOT stamp as a separate practical check on the replacement cycle. Beyond the advisory-linked components, the test drive should include firm braking from higher speeds to check for any judder or vibration through the pedal that could suggest warped front discs, and a slow manoeuvre to confirm the steering is free of clonks or binding. Listen under the bonnet for any timing chain rattle on cold start, a known Kuga concern, and check for oil misting or residue around the cam cover and turbo pipework, as higher-mileage Kugas of this generation can develop minor seepage that has not yet triggered an MOT failure. The rear brakes and suspension should be inspected for binding calipers, worn handbrake mechanism, and perished rear coil springs, while a thorough underside examination looking for any early corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipe unions, and suspension arms would be worthwhile given the vehicle is now entering its seventh year of service. The recorded history is reassuringly clean, but the advisory pattern from 2023 reinforces that the front end of this vehicle warrants particular mechanical scrutiny before purchase.