2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EA67 ABN

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean MOT pass recorded at 71,985 miles on 22 October 2025. Every annual examination from September 2021 through that recent test returned a pass with no defects or advisories noted. The maintenance trend is steady, showing no worsening mechanical condition across the documented history. The odometer advanced from 47,893 miles at the 27 September 2021 test to 55,778 miles by 26 September 2022, then 63,697 miles on 26 September 2023, and 71,096 miles on 24 September 2024, tracing a consistent annual accumulation near 7,900 miles. That pace aligns with typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle. A sharp deviation appears in the final interval: only 889 miles were covered between September 2024 and the October 2025 test. Such low recent mileage suggests extended periods of inactivity rather than active wear. Despite the unblemished MOT record, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the prolonged static period. Standing vehicles often develop binding calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and superficial corrosion on structural members even when a test shows no failure. The tester recorded no advisories on exhaust emissions or structural integrity, yet these systems merit verification for hidden degradation. Previous ownership appears to have maintained basic statutory compliance, with the Kuga passing each test first time and showing no deferred consumable replacements such as wiper blades or tyres. The abrupt mileage drop after September 2024 implies the car may have been laid up, so fluid changes and brake freedom should be confirmed. Overall, the documentary history supports a sound mechanical baseline, but in-person checks on wear-prone components remain prudent before purchase.