2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line Phev CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · SH21 LNP

The 2021 Ford Kuga ST-Line PHEV CVT presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 15 July 2025 at 27,270 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. The preceding test on 13 June 2024 at 22,525 miles also returned a clean pass with no recorded defects. This consecutive pattern of two fully clean MOT certificates indicates a resolving or consistently well-maintained condition with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged during the recorded period. The mileage accumulation tells a notably restrained story. Between the June 2024 test at 22,525 miles and the July 2025 test at 27,270 miles, the vehicle covered 4,745 miles over approximately thirteen months. Annualised across its roughly five-year life to the current date of June 2026, the recorded mileage of 27,270 miles equates to approximately 5,454 miles per year, which sits well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually. The gap between the two recorded tests is modest and consistent with light, regular use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. No anomalous jumps or suspicious drops appear in the data, and the record, while sparse with only two entries, is clean. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT may not fully stress-test. The Kuga PHEV's hybrid drivetrain warrants attention to the CVT transmission for any hesitation, juddering, or whine under load, as electric motor integration can mask early gearbox wear. The rear brake calipers and discs deserve close examination, as PHEV regenerative braking systems often reduce mechanical braking demand, which can lead to surface corrosion on infrequently used friction components even when the MOT passes clean. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links should be inspected for perishing or play, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, as low-mileage PHEVs are sometimes used for short urban trips that accelerate bushing deterioration without covering enough distance to flag wear on a test. Underbody and subframe corrosion checks remain essential, as the vehicle is only five years old but salt exposure during winter months can initiate structural corrosion earlier than expected on any marque.