2019 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · ML69 WMA

A Ford Kuga of this vintage and mileage would typically be expected to begin showing advisories relating to suspension wear, brake component wear, and tyre replacement, yet the recorded MOT history is unusually sparse in that regard. Across five tests spanning from September 2022 to September 2025, three produced no advisories and a fourth failure in September 2023 related almost exclusively to tyre condition and rear brake pad wear. The vehicle subsequently passed at the same location in September 2023, then passed clean at both the 2024 and 2025 tests with no defects recorded at all. The absence of recurring advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake pipes, or corrosion over a five-test period is notable, particularly for a mid-size SUV where underbody and brake component wear advisories tend to accumulate once annual mileage approaches the higher end of the typical range. The most recent test on 25 September 2025 passed without recording any advisories or defects, which is consistent with the clean run of results since the 2023 tyre and brake episode. Annual mileage over the seven-year life of the vehicle averages approximately 7,100 miles, which sits broadly within the expected range for a privately-used family SUV of this age. With no recorded lay-up periods or multi-year gaps between MOT tests, the data suggests reasonably consistent use. The mileage progression between tests is also unremarkable, with the vehicle moving from one annual test to the next without any recorded inconsistencies. That said, recorded mileage is merely an indicator of wear exposure rather than a guarantee of mechanical condition, and a vehicle of this vintage with predominantly urban or short-journey use can still suffer accelerated corrosion on brake discs, caliper seizure, and underbody components regardless of the odometer reading. For a prospective buyer, the most directly relevant items from the record are the September 2023 failure advisories, as these flag components that historically represent early warning signs on this generation of Kuga. The nearside front tyre being below the legal 1.6mm tread threshold indicates that edge wear should be monitored closely, as this can point to alignment irregularities, worn suspension components, or simply uneven rotation. Both rear pads and the offside rear pads specifically were recorded as below 1.5mm, meaning the vehicle should be assumed to have had a rear brake overhaul since, and any test drive should include firm pedal applications to listen for caliper binding, listen for squeal or scraping from the rear discs, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking. The nearside rear pad advisory at the same test reinforces the need to inspect rear brake wear directly, as offside rear pad thickness below 1.5mm combined with nearside rear pads showing as wearing thin suggests both sides were nearing replacement. On a physical inspection, particular attention is warranted to the rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanism, given the pad wear pattern recorded. A test drive should include low-speed reversing manoeuvres to detect any binding or dragging, and the car should be observed after driving to see whether either rear disc runs noticeably hotter than the other. Given the absence of any structural or suspension advisories across the recorded history, there is no specific recorded evidence of corrosion to subframes, brake pipes, or suspension arms, but a buyer should still carry out the usual visual checks underneath for any surface rust or fluid leaks, particularly around the rear axle and exhaust mounting points. Tyre condition across all four corners should be examined for both tread depth and even wear, and the steering should be checked for any vagueness or knocking over uneven road surfaces that could indicate worn drop links or track rod ends not formally recorded at test.