2019 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · WP69 UBC

The 2019 Ford Kuga presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 16 October 2025, where it passed at 60,187 miles. The maintenance trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly resolving, but rather reflects a pattern of recurring minor advisories and consumable wear that has persisted across multiple test cycles. The vehicle has not suffered a failure since November 2022, which suggests the previous owner addressed immediate safety defects, yet the record reveals a consistent neglect of basic tyre upkeep and a slow-burning issue with a deteriorating CV joint boot that has appeared repeatedly without a recorded permanent repair. The mileage progression is steady and typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, rising from 49,929 miles in November 2022 to 60,187 miles by October 2025, averaging roughly 8,600 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the annual MOT cycle has been maintained without interruption since at least 2022. This consistent usage pattern means wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, and drivetrain components should be proportionate to the recorded mileage rather than exaggerated by prolonged standing or unusually heavy use. Buyers should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. The offside front outer CV joint boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in both the November 2022 failure and the October 2023 pass, yet no subsequent repair is documented. A split or perished boot allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter, accelerating joint wear and risking a costly driveshaft replacement if left unresolved. The nearside rear shock absorber was noted with light oil misting in October 2023, a condition that can degrade damping performance over time and should be checked for progression. Front wiper blades were smearing in 2023, a minor consumable issue, but one that hints at deferred routine maintenance. Tyre condition demands close attention. The Kuga has worn through multiple sets of its 235/50/18 tyres close to the legal limit at nearly every test, with inner edge wear and cracking appearing on both rear tyres in 2025 and both front tyres in 2024. Inner edge wear on a vehicle of this type often points to worn suspension bushes or misaligned tracking, and the cracking suggests aged or degraded rubber. A thorough inspection of the rear suspension bushes, front alignment settings, and the condition of the brake calipers and discs is advisable before purchase.