2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SB15 OKX

The 2015 Ford Kuga presents a stable and generally well-maintained roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 17 March 2026 at 42,498 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges, indicating a recurring alignment or suspension geometry issue that has persisted across multiple tests. This is not a critical failure, but it is a clear advisory that demands attention. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no structural, braking, or emissions failures recorded in the most recent test cycle, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in reasonable mechanical order despite a recurring tyre wear pattern. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2023 test at 21,022 miles and the March 2024 test at 29,622 miles, the Kuga covered 8,600 miles in twelve months. However, between March 2024 and March 2026, the mileage increased by only 12,876 miles over two full years, averaging roughly 6,400 miles annually. The current recorded mileage of 42,498 miles is plausible but sits at the lower end of expectation, meaning the vehicle may have experienced extended periods of standing. Prolonged inactivity can cause flat-spotting of tyres, moisture accumulation in brake fluid and the exhaust system, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals through lack of use and cyclic loading. The recurring advisory on both front tyres being worn on the edges points consistently to either a tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes allowing excessive camber change under load. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected for worn ball joints, track rod ends, and wishbone bushes, and a four-wheel alignment check should be carried out before committing to purchase. The brake history is more reassuring. The March 2024 failure for rear pads below 1.5mm and front pads wearing thin was rectified the same day, and no further brake defects have appeared in the subsequent two years, indicating the issue was addressed promptly and components were replaced. Given the low mileage and recent clean pass, the primary concern is not catastrophic mechanical failure but rather the cumulative effect of light, possibly short-journey use and the persistent front tyre wear. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly on the subframe, sills, and around mounting points, is advisable. The tyre wear pattern and suspension condition should be the focus of any pre-purchase inspection, as these are the only recurring themes in an otherwise solid MOT record.