2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · DU17 AEO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite high annual usage. While the most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 142,089 miles resulted in an initial failure, the immediate pass on retest with no recorded defects suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying the issue identified by the tester. The vehicle has maintained a clean pass record across the previous four years of annual inspections. The mileage pattern indicates consistent and heavy use, averaging approximately 15,800 miles per year over its nine-year life. A significant surge in usage occurred between August 2022 at 59,106 miles and August 2023 at 81,785 miles, where the vehicle covered over 22,000 miles in a single year. This high rate of accumulation suggests the car likely spent significant time on motorways, which typically places different stress profiles on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension components compared to lower-mileage city driving. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to wear under high-mileage conditions. Given the 142,000-mile mark, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is essential to identify signs of premature fatigue. The braking system should also be examined for thin discs or seized caliper pistons, as high-frequency use accelerates the degradation of these consumables. While the MOT history shows no recurring structural corrosion, the underbody should be inspected for surface rust to ensure the integrity of the chassis has not been compromised by exposure to the elements.