2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · A23 GAS

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 2025‑11‑20 at 53,171 miles, but the test recorded advisories for rear sub‑frame corrosion (5.3.3(b)(i)) and rear suspension arm corrosion (5.3.3(b)(i)). The overall roadworthiness is acceptable, yet the maintenance trend shows a shift from a clean record in 2024 to emerging structural concerns in the most recent test. Earlier defects—wiper blade wear in 2024 and brake disc wear plus tyre wear in 2022—have resolved or been addressed, indicating a generally stable pattern with the recent corrosion flags being the only active issues. Mileage progression reflects a low‑use pattern for a nine‑year‑old car. Between May 2022 (36,954 miles) and May 2023 (40,348 miles) the odometer advanced 3,394 miles, then 3,663 miles to 44,011 miles in May 2024. The interval to November 2024 added 1,828 miles, reaching 45,839 miles, before a pronounced increase of 7,332 miles to 53,171 miles in November 2025. This jump suggests either a period of heavier usage or a long‑distance trip, but overall the average of roughly 5,900 miles per year remains modest for the vehicle’s age. A prospective buyer should focus inspection on the areas flagged in the history. The rear sub‑frame and suspension arm corrosion require a detailed under‑body scan for rust at mounting points and a check of suspension bushings and arm joints for looseness or cracking. The 2022 rear brake disc wear advisories mean examining those discs for scoring and ensuring pad thickness is within specification. All four tyres should be assessed for the edge‑wear patterns noted in 2022, checking pressure, alignment and tread depth. The wiper blade defects from 2024 call for a visual inspection of the rubber blades and a functional test of the windscreen washers. Finally, a test drive is advisable to listen for suspension noise, verify brake pedal feel, and confirm that the corrosion has not progressed to affect structural integrity.