2019 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MM69 WVC

The 2019 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 25 November 2025 at 36,240 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects or advisories. This is a marked improvement over the 2023 test, where the tester flagged both rear brake pads wearing thin and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edge. The fact that neither defect reappeared in 2025 suggests the previous owner addressed both issues promptly rather than deferring them. The 2022 and 2023 tests were also clean, reinforcing a pattern of competent, if occasionally delayed, consumable upkeep. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Between the December 2022 test at 13,266 miles and the November 2024 test at 26,155 miles, the car accumulated 12,889 miles in roughly two years, averaging around 6,445 miles annually. Yet from November 2024 to November 2025, the odometer moved just 10,085 miles in a full year, a notable acceleration. This jump could indicate a change in ownership or commuting pattern, but the vehicle has clearly seen regular use rather than prolonged standing. At roughly 5,177 miles per year over its seven-year life, the overall mileage remains well below the UK average of 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually. The recurring rear brake pad wear flagged in 2024 warrants closer attention during any in-person inspection. A buyer should examine the rear calipers for signs of binding, check the condition of the rear brake discs for lipping or scoring, and verify that the handbrake mechanism is not causing drag. The nearside front tyre wear pattern noted in the same test raises a question about front suspension geometry. Inspect the inner and outer tread edges of all four tyres for uneven wear, and check the condition of the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wishbone joints for play. Given the low overall mileage, structural corrosion is unlikely to be a significant concern, but an underbody inspection around the subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust mounting brackets remains prudent before purchase.