2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · YN19 STH

Across four consecutive MOT passes from 2022 through 2026, this 2019 Ford Kuga has maintained a broadly stable roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 16 March 2026 returning a clean pass and no defects recorded. This recent clean outcome follows a similar pass in 2024, suggesting the vehicle cleared the intervening 2025 test on 21 May with only a single advisory relating to front brake disc wear, before returning to a defect-free state at its latest inspection. The overall pattern is one of consistency rather than deterioration, with no recorded failures or dangerous defects across the documented history, although the presence of advisories on braking and tyre components in earlier tests indicates areas of consumable wear that have been monitored. The recorded mileage of 45,731 miles over approximately seven years equates to an annual accumulation of around 6,500 miles, which sits comfortably within expected usage for a family crossover of this age. There are no significant gaps in the testing timeline that would suggest extended periods off the road, with annual tests recorded from 2022 onwards indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use. This steady, moderate usage pattern typically results in predictable wear rates on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, without the accelerated degradation that very high mileage can produce. The continuity of testing also means there is no evidence of the vehicle having been laid up for multi-year periods, which can otherwise bring complications such as seized brake calipers or deteriorated rubber components. For a prospective buyer, the front brake disc advisory noted in May 2025 warrants specific attention, as pitted or scored discs on a Kuga of this mileage can progress to noticeable pedal feedback under heavy braking or produce vibration through the steering wheel during deceleration. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front axle when braking firmly from around 30 mph, and check that the steering remains steady rather than pulling to one side under sustained braking. Given that the disc was deemed not seriously weakened at the 2025 test, replacement may not yet be urgent, but measuring remaining disc thickness against the manufacturer minimum and inspecting the inner and outer friction surfaces for lipping would be prudent before purchase. The tyre wear advisories recorded at the 2023 test on both front tyres suggest attention to the vehicle's wheel alignment and possibly its suspension geometry. Although replacement tyres would have addressed the immediate issue at the time, uneven or edge wear can recur if components such as front wishbones, anti-roll bar links, or track rod ends have begun to deteriorate. On inspection, the tyres should be checked for uneven shoulder wear or feathering across the tread, which would indicate persistent alignment issues rather than simple age-related wear. Additionally, the advisory regarding under-tray and over-tray fittings obscuring testable components is worth noting, as Kugas of this era can develop oil leaks from the engine or transmission that may be hidden by such panels; lifting any fitted trays during a pre-purchase inspection to check for oil staining on the sump, power steering rack, and front subframe mounting points would be a sensible precaution.