2018 FORD KUGA1.5L Petrol

The 2018 Ford Kuga passed its most recent MOT on 13 May 2026 at 66,116 miles, but only after a same-day failure for a non-conforming front registration plate. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening. Recurring advisories across three years show the rear shock misting, coil spring corrosion, and a persistent minor oil leak remain present yet contained. The owner cleared the serious brake pad defect from 2025, so the current roadworthiness is acceptable with caveats on suspension wear. Recorded mileage rose from 44,872 in May 2024 to 55,608 in May 2025, then to 66,116 by May 2026. That equates to roughly 10,700 miles per year over the last two intervals, above the lifetime average of 8,264. No standing gaps appear in the record. The annual test spacing is consistent, and the low overall total for an eight-year-old vehicle suggests light to moderate use with no abrupt accumulation that would accelerate drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension directly. The tester flagged light oil misting on the nearside rear shock at 55,608 and 66,116 miles, while both rear coil springs drew corrosion notes from May 2024 through May 2026, escalating from slight at the spring base to a generalised corroded state. These are not structural failures but indicate deferred replacement of consumable spring and damper units. Front braking requires physical verification despite the 2025 pad failure being resolved. The 2024 test noted thin pads and pitted discs on both sides, and the 2025 failure confirmed nearside and offside pads under 1.5 mm. Check the turbo-area oil leak logged in all three tests for fresh weeping, and confirm the 2024 rear tyre cracking and edge wear has been rectified with compliant 235/50/18 fitment.