FORD KUGA2010 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following previous mechanical interventions. The most recent test in September 2025 at 70,821 miles resulted in a pass with only a minor advisory regarding an inoperative registration plate lamp. This follows two years of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, where no defects were recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in earlier years have been effectively addressed. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 51,812 miles and September 2024 at 63,980 miles, the car covered 12,168 miles, showing a consistent pattern of light usage. The interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests saw another 6,841 miles added. This low annual mileage generally suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, though such low-frequency use can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components or surface corrosion on exposed metal. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension system, given the 2022 failure involving a fractured nearside rear coil spring at 51,812 miles. While this was rectified to secure a pass, a physical inspection of all springs and bushes is necessary to identify further fatigue. The nearside and offside front brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored in 2022; although the vehicle passed subsequent tests, the remaining thickness and condition of the discs and pads should be verified to ensure they have not reached the end of their life due to age rather than mileage.