2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LJ63 CBY

Based on the DVSA MOT records, the 2013 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a notably clean bill of health. In the most recent test on 27 February 2026 at 59,232 miles, the tester recorded zero defects, advisories, or failures. This marks a clear improvement over the 2024 test, where both front tyres were flagged as worn close to legal limits and worn on the edges. The subsequent replacement of these tyres before the 2025 and 2026 tests indicates that the previous owner addressed the issue promptly, and the vehicle has since passed two consecutive MOTs without any new concerns. The maintenance trajectory is firmly resolving, with no recurring faults or emerging patterns of neglect visible in the official record. The mileage accumulation tells a story of exceptionally light use for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. Between the December 2022 test at 41,380 miles and the February 2026 test at 59,232 miles, the Kuga covered just 17,852 miles over roughly three years and two months, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per annum during that window. The earlier record shows a similar pattern: between March 2023 at 42,162 miles and March 2024 at 48,668 miles, the vehicle added 6,506 miles in twelve months. This is well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. Low annual mileage can mean reduced wear on consumables like brake discs, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged periods standing still, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized calipers, or moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust and braking systems. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully interrogate. The edge wear noted on both front tyres in March 2024 suggests possible misalignment or worn suspension bushes, particularly on the front axle, so checking the condition of lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links is advisable. With the vehicle spending extended periods potentially stationary, the rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanism deserve close attention for signs of binding or corrosion. Inspect the underside for structural rust, especially around the subframes, suspension mounting points, and inner wing arches, as corrosion can develop quietly on a vehicle that sees short, infrequent journeys. The exhaust system should also be examined for perforation caused by internal moisture buildup during cold starts that never fully evaporate. A short test drive at varying speeds will reveal whether the steering pulls or vibrates, which would confirm whether the 2024 tyre wear has left any residual alignment issues.