2025 Ford Kuga Active HEV CVT Hybrid electric (clean) · FT25 NEO

The defining fact about this Kuga is the complete absence of any recorded MOT data, meaning there is no verifiable evidence of roadworthiness, recurring advisories or past failures to inform a mechanical risk profile. Without a single test result, the vehicle’s compliance with safety and emissions standards remains unconfirmed, and any assessment must be based entirely on a fresh, independent inspection rather than historical trends. Mileage information is also unavailable, so no comparison can be drawn between the car’s age and its likely annual kilometre accumulation. The lack of recorded mileage prevents any inference about typical wear patterns for a 2025 model, and it leaves the potential for either unusually low or excessively high usage entirely open. A prospective buyer should therefore treat the unknown mileage as a variable that could affect component life, especially wear items such as clutch packs, CVT fluid, and tyre tread. Given the void in MOT and mileage records, a thorough pre‑purchase inspection should focus on the most failure‑prone areas of a hybrid Kuga: the CVT system, hybrid battery cooling circuit, brake components, and suspension geometry. On a test drive listen for any whining or clunking from the transmission during acceleration and deceleration, feel for pulsation or judder in the brake pedal, and note any pulling or vibration when steering over bumps, which could indicate worn bushings or damaged control arms. Visually inspect for coolant leaks around the inverter coolant lines and for any corrosion on the battery enclosure, as these are not covered by MOT but are critical to hybrid reliability. Finally, verify that all mandatory safety items are present and functional: headlamp aim, tyre tread depth, and exhaust emissions. Because the MOT history is blank, the buyer should request a full diagnostic scan of the hybrid control modules and a pressure test of the brake system before committing. Only a comprehensive, hands‑on evaluation can compensate for the lack of documented roadworthiness and mileage data.