2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · DDZ 279

The 2026‑01‑06 MOT at 71,473 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance trend has been stable since the previous test. The mileage profile shows a low average of roughly 5,956 miles per year for a 12‑year‑old Kuga, yet there is a conspicuous jump from 20,439 miles in June 2017 to 27,639 miles in July 2018, indicating a period of higher usage or a change in driving pattern. Apart from that interval, the recorded miles have increased by about 5,000 miles annually, consistent with the overall low‑use pattern. Recurring tyre wear on the near‑side and off‑side front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) at 66,033 miles in 2025 and 47,552 miles in 2021 points to a persistent alignment or suspension issue that has not been corrected. No other mechanical failures have been logged, but the repeated edge wear suggests possible wear on suspension bushes, ball joints, or steering components. A buyer should therefore inspect the tyre wear pattern for uneven wear, examine suspension bushes, ball joints and steering linkage for play or corrosion, verify brake condition for binding calipers or worn discs, and check the chassis, wheel arches and sills for structural rust. The recent clean MOT confirms current roadworthiness, but the history highlights components that merit close on‑site verification.