2009 Ford Kuga Titanium Tdci 2.0L Diesel · KRZ 3009

The recorded MOT history for this 2009 Ford Kuga Titanium TDCi presents a mixed picture of roadworthiness. Of the five tests logged, three resulted in passes and two in failures, meaning the vehicle has not maintained a fully clean record across the documented period. The most recent entry on 31 May 2024 shows a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating the car cleared inspection on that occasion. However, a failure was recorded only one day earlier on 30 May 2024, with no defect details captured. This back-to-back outcome suggests a likely test-and-repair pattern where the vehicle failed initially but was remedied before securing a pass the next day, rather than a clean mechanical progression. Mileage data is not provided alongside individual test outcomes, limiting a precise year-on-year comparison. With 158,496 miles recorded on a 17-year-old vehicle, average annual use sits at roughly 9,323 miles, which is broadly typical for its age and bracket. The narrow window between the two 2022 tests and the two 2024 tests implies the vehicle was being prepared for annual assessment in each case. The absence of recorded advisories across all five tests is unusual for a high-mileage diesel SUV of this age, where wear items such as suspension bushes, brake components, and exhaust systems commonly generate advisory notes. The clean advisory record may reflect either prompt rectification of issues before retest or limited recording of borderline observations during the inspection cycle. A buyer should not rely on the lack of documented advisories as proof of mechanical soundness. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, physical inspection should focus on the suspension system, including coil springs, shock absorbers, and mounting bushes, which are known wear points on Kugas of this generation. Brake discs, pads, and caliper operation warrant close examination, particularly for binding or uneven wear. The clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and turbocharger behaviour should be assessed on a road test given the diesel powertrain and accumulated miles. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, combined with evidence of regular servicing, would provide stronger assurance than the MOT record alone. Overall, the documentation shows a vehicle that has passed its most recent statutory inspection but carries a history of two failures within the recorded period and unusually few advisory notes for its age and mileage. The roadworthiness trend appears stable in the short term, though the high odometer reading and the limited granularity of the MOT data mean structural integrity, corrosion, and mechanical wear cannot be confidently ruled out without an in-person evaluation.