2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · OW04 ODS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent MOT history, though it shows a recurring pattern of neglected consumable maintenance. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 passed, but the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges. This indicates that while the vehicle remains mechanically compliant, the owner has a tendency to run consumables to their absolute limit before addressing them. The recorded mileage of 57,222 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,175 miles per year. The MOT history shows a steady annual testing pattern without significant gaps, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular, predictable use. The absence of defects in the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates a period of mechanical stability, though the immediate return to tyre advisories in early 2026 suggests that routine maintenance is reactive rather than proactive. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the tyre condition and wheel alignment. The repeated advisories for tyres being worn on the edges in 2022, 2023, and 2026 suggest potential issues with suspension geometry or tracking that may require professional adjustment. The 2023 test also flagged thinning front brake pads and a perishing offside rear tyre, so a physical inspection of the remaining brake pad thickness and the overall condition of the rubber sidewalls is necessary to ensure no further deterioration has occurred. While no structural corrosion or serious mechanical failures have appeared in the records, the pattern of tyre and brake wear implies the vehicle has been driven on a tight maintenance schedule. Inspecting the suspension bushes and shock absorbers would be a prudent step to rule out the underlying causes of the uneven tyre wear noted across multiple years.