2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · RJ69 NSF

The 2019 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 21 June 2025 at 38,675 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health is significant because it follows a test just twelve months earlier where the tester flagged all four front tyres for wear and perishing. The fact that those advisories were fully resolved by the 2025 test suggests the previous owner addressed the tyre condition promptly rather than deferring replacement. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear across the full record, which is a positive indicator of responsible upkeep. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between the December 2022 test at 17,034 miles and the June 2023 test at 21,523 miles, the Kuga covered 4,489 miles in roughly six months. Then, between June 2023 and June 2024, it added another 8,739 miles, bringing the total to 30,262. However, the most striking detail is that the recorded mileage has not moved at all between the June 2024 test at 30,262 miles and the June 2025 test at 38,675 miles, which is a discrepancy worth clarifying with the seller. If the 2025 figure is accurate, the vehicle added 8,413 miles in that final year, which is consistent with the prior annual rate. The overall annual average of roughly 5,525 miles is low for a seven-year-old vehicle, meaning the Kuga has seen lighter-than-typical use. That can benefit certain components by reducing wear cycles, but prolonged periods of standing can also cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation, which is precisely the kind of perishing flagged in 2024. A buyer should still inspect the front tyres carefully despite the clean 2025 result, since the 2024 advisories for edge wear and cracking suggest the vehicle may have spent time on uneven surfaces or with suboptimal wheel alignment. Check the inner sidewalls and tread depth across all four tyres, not just the fronts. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers deserve attention too, as low-mileage vehicles that sit unused can develop surface corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers without the regular heat cycling that keeps components clean. Inspect the underside for any signs of structural rust, particularly around the subframe, suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers. The exhaust system and emissions components should also be examined, since short-trip usage can accelerate moisture buildup in the exhaust and degrade catalytic converter efficiency over time. Overall, the MOT record is reassuring, but the mileage anomaly between 2024 and 2025 needs a documented explanation before any purchase proceeds.