2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · FN12 GZP

The vehicle passed its MOT very recently on 22 May 2026 at 85,070 miles, but the history highlights a specific and recurring fault with the rear tyres that requires your immediate attention. The most significant risk pattern concerns the rear wheel alignment. In July 2022, the tester recorded that both rear tyres were "out of shape on the inner edge." This issue escalated dramatically by May 2025, when the car failed its MOT due to both rear tyres developing lumps, structural separation, cracking, and cuts. While the tyres were obviously replaced to pass the retest the following day, the progression from inner-edge distortion to structural failure strongly suggests the rear tracking or suspension geometry is out of alignment. If this root cause has not been corrected, the new tyres will likely wear unevenly and prematurely again. The overall condition trend appears to be worsening. The car moved from a clean pass in 2023 to a dangerous tyre failure in 2025. The most recent test in May 2026 introduced new advisories for rear brake discs that are worn, pitted, or scored on the inner face, as well as an oil leak. This indicates that mechanical wear is beginning to accumulate on the braking system and engine seals. With an annual mileage of roughly 6,076 miles, the usage is typical for a car of this age.