2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition Ecoblue 1.5L Diesel · NG21 GFO

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition EcoBlue was conducted on 21 August 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that the vehicle was in a fully compliant roadworthy condition at the time of examination. Reviewing the available test history, the maintenance trajectory appears stable and broadly reassuring. A pass was also recorded on 24 April 2025 with no advisories, while the only minor points of note were an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge at the April 2026 test and a superficial cut to the offside rear tyre in April 2024 which was not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The absence of any recurring structural, suspension, braking, or exhaust advisories over the recorded period suggests that the vehicle has not been presenting any persistent wear concerns, and the pattern of advisory items is consistent with normal consumable ageing rather than any underlying mechanical deterioration. With 48,147 miles recorded against an approximate age of five years, the vehicle has covered around 9,629 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this class and likely operating profile. There is no evidence in the recorded data of either unusually low mileage suggesting extended periods of standing or excessive accumulation that might imply harder-than-average use, although the precise annual figures cannot be reconstructed without a continuous mileage sequence. At this annual rate, the mechanical load on the drivetrain, braking system, and suspension should be within normal design expectations, and the Kuga's EcoBlue diesel powertrain is generally well suited to this kind of mixed mileage usage. The main implications at this stage relate to calendar-aged components rather than wear from excessive distance. Given the clean MOT record and absence of any recurring defect categories, a prospective buyer should focus on age-and-mileage-related items that are not always fully captured in the MOT data. The tyres should be examined carefully for sidewall perishing or cracking, which can occur even on lightly used vehicles due to UV exposure and calendar ageing, and the tread depth and evenness of wear across both axles should be checked, particularly on the offside front which was previously flagged as wearing on the edge and could indicate an alignment or suspension geometry concern. A thorough road test should be conducted with particular attention to any clunks or knocks from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn bushes, drop links, or top mounts, as well as any pulling under braking that could indicate binding calipers or warped discs, especially given the potential for standing corrosion if the vehicle has had periods of inactivity. Other practical checks should include verifying the condition and state of charge of the 12V battery, particularly if the vehicle has been used for short journeys, as diesel Kugas can place meaningful demand on the electrical system. Fluid services should be confirmed by way of the service book, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and typically requires replacement on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, and diesel particulate filter and engine oil condition are worth discussing with a mechanic if the full service history is not present. Finally, inspect the underside and wheel arches for any signs of corrosion, examine the exhaust system for blow or damaged mountings, and ensure that all dashboard warning systems clear appropriately on start-up, as these are areas where a five-year-old diesel SUV can occasionally develop issues even with a clean MOT history.