2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line X ED Phev CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric · FL71 ENO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, yet the records reveal a consistent trend of neglect regarding consumable maintenance. The most recent test on January 14 2026 at 58,535 miles showed an advisory for the offside rear tyre being worn to the legal limit and showing edge wear. This mirrors the findings from the previous year in January 2025, where all four tyres were flagged for being close to the limit with uneven wear. The mileage accumulation of approximately 11,700 miles per year aligns closely with national averages for a five-year-old hybrid vehicle. The car covered 10,533 miles between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, indicating consistent and regular usage rather than long periods of standing stationary. While the mileage is not inherently cause for concern for the CVT gearbox or the PHEV system, the recurring tyre-related advisories suggest that the owner only addresses issues when prompted by an MOT tester rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's geometry and suspension components. The repeated mention of edge wear on multiple tyres across two consecutive years often points to persistent alignment issues, worn suspension bushes, or failing shock absorbers. You should specifically check for uneven tread patterns on the current set to ensure the vehicle is not suffering from underlying mechanical faults. Given the hybrid nature of the car, verifying the brake discs for surface corrosion or uneven wear is also advisable, as regenerative braking can sometimes lead to glazing if the mechanical brakes are not used frequently.