FORD KUGA2018 · 2.0L Diesel

The 2018 Ford Kuga passed its most recent MOT on 15 July 2026 at 102,936 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is improving after a poor patch in mid-2025. The July 2025 failure at 88,599 miles exposed neglected consumables and worn braking surfaces, but the owner corrected every item within twenty-four hours and secured a clean pass on 16 July 2025. That swift rectification, followed by a fault-free 2026 test, shows the vehicle entered a stable upkeep phase. At roughly 12,867 miles per year, the Kuga sits above average for an eight-year-old car, and the odometer confirms steady annual use rather than long standing periods. The record shows 72,309 miles in February 2024, 85,721 by February 2025, then a leap to 88,599 by July 2025, implying around 16,000 miles in the prior twelve months. The sparse history between 2024 and 2026 leaves limited visibility, though the two clean passes either side of the 2025 failure suggest routine if not meticulous care. The July 2025 failure flagged near-side and off-side front tyres worn on the edge at 88,599 miles, repeating a February 2025 advisory for both front tyres close to the limit at 85,721 miles. Failing twice on front tyre tread within five months suggests basic rotation or replacement discipline was skipped. The same test recorded all brake discs worn, pitted or scored and a near-side rear stop lamp failure, both fixed before the retest. A buyer should inspect front suspension bushes and steering geometry for edge-tyre wear causes, measure brake disc thickness and check for scoring, and verify the rear lamp circuits. No structural corrosion, exhaust emission breaches, or coil spring fractures appear in the record, and the 2026 pass with zero advisories indicates no outstanding mechanical risk on paper. Given the high mileage and thin history, a physical inspection of underbody integrity, driveshaft gaiters, and damper condition remains prudent before purchase.