2019 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · NH19 NNW

A largely unblemished DVSA test record defines this 2019 Ford Kuga, with four consecutive passes from 2023 through 2026 and only a single pair of advisories recorded across the entire seven-year history. The most recent examination on 26 May 2026 produced a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests followed the same pattern. The lone blemish sits in the 2022 test, where both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, but no further tyre-related advisories have appeared in the four subsequent tests. The overall trend is therefore one of stable, consistent roadworthiness rather than any emerging or recurring mechanical concern flagged by the examiner. With 73,542 miles recorded against an age of around seven years, the vehicle has covered approximately 10,500 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a car of this vintage. The mileage progression between tests is steady and incremental, with no anomalous jumps that might suggest clock irregularities or extended periods of unrecorded use. There are no gaps in the MOT history that would indicate the vehicle was laid up or off the road for any prolonged interval, and the continuous annual testing pattern points to regular, consistent operation. Mechanically, this level of usage means consumables such as brakes, tyres, and suspension components will have experienced normal wear rates, but nothing that stands out as either unusually low or excessively high for the mileage and age combination. Given that the only recorded advisories relate to front tyre wear and edge wear, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the condition and fitment of the current tyres during inspection. Edge wear on the 2022 Kuga can be indicative of front suspension geometry issues, such as worn wishbone bushes, top mounts, or drop links, so it is worth listening for any clonks or knocks from the front end when traversing speed humps or uneven surfaces. A test drive should include firm steering inputs at low speed to feel for any looseness in the front suspension, and the vehicle should be parked with the wheels straight before checking for uneven tyre wear across the tread face. Should new tyres have been fitted since the 2022 advisory, confirm their age, brand, and whether they match in size and load rating on both axles. While the DVSA record shows no advisories for brake components, the mileage places this Kuga firmly in the territory where brake discs and pads typically require close inspection. On a test drive, any vibration through the steering wheel or pedal under firm braking would warrant closer examination of the front discs for lipping or warping, and any pulling to one side could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. The Kuga is also known for potential coolant leak issues from the cylinder head area on earlier examples, so a visual inspection under the bonnet for any crusty residue around the engine block or water pump, and a check of the coolant reservoir level, would be prudent. Finally, given the age and the fact that no structural or corrosion advisories have ever been recorded, a walk-around looking for any fresh surface corrosion around the wheel arches, subframe, and underbonnet areas would confirm that the clean record reflects the current condition.