2021 Ford Kuga Vignale HEV CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric · YT71 XSL

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 16 April 2026 at 30,603 miles, which is valid and recent relative to today, covering the next twelve months. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a persistent, recurring wear pattern on the rear braking system that has not fully resolved across consecutive annual tests. The most recent test flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs worn, pitted, or scored, alongside both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. None of these items constituted a failure, yet their repeated presence across three consecutive tests indicates a slow-moving wear cycle rather than a sudden mechanical defect. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. Between the August 2024 test at 21,585 miles and the April 2025 test at 24,306 miles, the vehicle covered 2,721 miles in roughly eight months. From April 2025 to April 2026, it added 6,297 miles, bringing the annual total close to the typical 6,000-mile range for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The rear braking system warrants the closest attention during any physical inspection. The rear brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in three consecutive tests spanning from August 2024 through April 2026, and the rear pads were noted as wearing thin in the most recent test. A buyer should have a technician measure disc thickness and remaining pad material to determine whether replacement is imminent or whether the advisory threshold has been hovering just above the fail line for some time. Uneven tyre wear on both rear edges, noted in April 2026, can point to suspension geometry drift, worn trailing arm bushes, or incorrect alignment rather than simple tyre wear alone. A four-wheel alignment check and a close visual inspection of rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorber condition would be prudent before purchase. Beyond the rear axle, the absence of any structural corrosion, exhaust emission failures, or powertrain advisories across the full record is reassuring for a five-year-old vehicle. The hybrid system and CVT gearbox have not generated any tester flags, though a live diagnostic scan and a test drive under electric-only and combined power modes remain advisable. The record reflects routine consumable wear rather than systemic neglect, but the repeated rear brake advisories suggest the next owner should budget for disc and pad replacement in the near term.