2016 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · ST66 THV

The MOT history for this ten-year-old Ford Kuga presents a notably clean roadworthiness profile, with six consecutive pass certificates recorded between 2019 and 2025 and only minor advisory notes across that entire span. The most recent test on 26 November 2025 recorded no defects, continuing a stable pattern that began after the vehicle's third anniversary. Across the seven tests supplied, there have been no failures, no refusals, and no advisories relating to braking performance, suspension wear, corrosion, exhaust integrity, lighting, or structural components. The two advisory items flagged, both relating to slight perishing on the rear tyres at the 2023 test, are age-related cosmetic issues rather than mechanical concerns, and the under-tray advisory from 2019 is a fitment note rather than a defect. The overall trend is therefore one of consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness requirements, with no pattern of deterioration or chronic component wear evident from the test record. A recorded mileage of 38,318 miles against a ten-year age equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 3,832 miles, which is substantially below the typical figure for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no evident gaps in testing that would suggest long periods off the road, as annual MOTs have been carried out consistently from 2019 through 2025. Low annual mileage of this nature generally results in reduced wear on major drivetrain and suspension components, but it can also mean that certain consumables age through environmental exposure rather than use, particularly tyres, brake components, rubber seals, and underbody protective finishes. The absence of any corrosion-related advisories despite this low usage is a positive objective finding from the test record, though it does not rule out surface oxidation that may not yet have reached the threshold for advisory notation. For a prospective buyer, the inspection priorities should focus on the items most likely to deteriorate with age rather than mileage, particularly the tyres and braking system. The 2023 advisories noted perishing on both rear tyres, so the sidewalls and tread should be closely examined for cracking, bulging, or uneven wear, and the manufacturing date code on each tyre checked to ensure none are excessively old regardless of tread depth. Given the low mileage, brake discs may have developed surface corrosion from lack of regular use, so on a test drive any grinding, judder, or pulsation through the brake pedal during the first few stops should be noted as it typically clears once the corrosion is scrubbed off. The handbrake should also be tested on an incline, as rear brake mechanisms that see little use can seize. Underneath the vehicle, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the under-trays noted in the 2019 advisory, as loose or damaged plastic shields can snag on speed humps and expose components to road grit. The suspension should be evaluated by driving over uneven surfaces and listening for any clonks, knocks, or creaks from the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear trailing arm bushes, all of which are known wear points on Kugas of this generation and can deteriorate from age and exposure even at low mileage. Steering response should be checked for any vagueness, pulling to one side, or knocking on full lock, which would indicate worn track rod ends or drop links. Finally, given the low annual mileage, a thorough inspection of all rubber seals, including the tailgate and door rubbers, along with a check for any oil misting around the engine and turbocharger area, would be prudent, as seals and gaskets degrade with time regardless of how little the vehicle has been driven.