2024 Ford Kuga ST-Line Phev CVT Hybrid electric (clean) · OY74 VRK

As a 2024 registration on the PHEV variant, this Ford Kuga presents a roadworthiness picture that is essentially unverified by DVSA testing, because no MOT results have been recorded against the vehicle. Under current UK roadworthiness rules, a car first registered in 2024 does not become due for its first MOT test until the third anniversary of registration, which means the absence of MOT history is consistent with the car's age rather than indicating a gap in compliance. Any prospective buyer must therefore rely on Ford main dealer service records, warranty paperwork, and a fresh pre-purchase inspection rather than on a pattern of pass and fail outcomes. The defining mechanical story at this stage is simply one of an as-yet untested platform, which removes the usual safety net of historical advisory data when assessing likely wear points. Recorded mileage is listed as unknown, and with no MOT data to corroborate the odometer reading there is no objective way to calculate annual accumulation or identify any unusual usage pattern. For a 2024 plug-in hybrid of this age, a typical annual figure would fall somewhere between 8,000 and 12,000 miles, but hybrids and PHEVs are frequently used for shorter urban journeys where the electric range is exploited, which can suppress mileage accumulation while still placing unusual demand on components such as the 12V auxiliary battery, brake system, and tyres. Without recorded mileages it is impossible to confirm whether the vehicle has been predominantly short-shuttled or used for longer motorway runs, and this uncertainty directly affects the prioritisation of inspection checks at the point of sale. Because there are no advisories or failures to anchor the inspection, buyer guidance must be directed at the components most likely to present on a 2024 Kuga PHEV of this specification given its design characteristics. On the test drive, listen carefully for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the ST-Line trim sits on a sportier suspension setup where the lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front damper top mounts can wear prematurely. Check the rear brake discs and pads for binding, because PHEV vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking and the rear calipers can seize if the car has been predominantly driven in urban conditions with light pedal use. Inspect the tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which on the ST-Line often points to incorrect geometry settings following a kerb impact, and confirm the spacesaver or full-size spare has not been deployed without the main dealer being notified, as this can affect the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System calibration. Finally, the PHEV powertrain warrants specific attention that an MOT test would not yet have covered. Verify that the high-voltage charging cable is present, undamaged, and that the vehicle charges correctly on both a domestic socket and a dedicated wallbox, and ask for evidence of any recall or software update work carried out on the Kuga PHEV, as Ford has issued campaigns relating to the high-voltage battery and transmission behaviour. With the engine running, ensure the transition between electric and petrol propulsion is smooth and free of any shudder or hesitation, listen for any rattle from the undertray which is common on Kugas driven over rough surfaces, and check the passenger footwell and boot for water ingress which has been a known issue on this generation. Request a full Ford dealer health check or an independent specialist inspection covering the suspension, brakes, tyres, and high-voltage system before committing to purchase.