2014 FORD KUGA2.0L Diesel

The most recent MOT from October 2025 shows a vehicle that passed only after failing on basic items like a stop lamp and windscreen washer fluid. While it is roadworthy, the list of advisories is extensive and concerning. There is a clear and worsening pattern of neglect regarding the suspension and tyres. Corroded rear coil springs and worn front lower suspension arm bushes have been flagged consistently since 2023 without being repaired. By the most recent test, the offside front ball joint dust cover had deteriorated severely, and the tyres are now described as perished and cracking. The low mileage of roughly 5,279 miles per year is atypical for a 16-year-old car. In this specific case, the low mileage combined with perished rubber and corroded springs suggests the vehicle has likely suffered from long periods of standing or very light use, which often leads to components rotting or drying out rather than wearing down through use. The overall condition trend is worsening. The owner has ignored the same suspension warnings for three consecutive years, and the tyres have progressed from simple edge wear to structural perishing. There is also persistent damage to the nearside outer sill.