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FORD KUGA2017 · 2.0L Diesel

ML17 AEC

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2017 FORD KUGA — Diesel, 1997cc. This vehicle has 82,784 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 09/09/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 September 2025 at 82,784 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the immediate pass suggests a minor administrative error or a rapid rectification of a trivial issue, as no specific defects were listed for either entry. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a nine year old vehicle. It has covered approximately 9,198 miles per year, showing steady accumulation across the recorded history. Between 4 June 2024 and 6 June 2025, the car covered 7,834 miles, and a further 1,141 miles were added by September 2025. This linear progression indicates regular use rather than periods of prolonged standing, which helps maintain seal integrity and battery health. The MOT history is exceptionally clean, with no advisories or failures regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion over the last three years. This lack of flagged issues suggests a disciplined approach to maintenance by the previous owner. A buyer should still perform a physical check of common wear items that may not trigger an MOT failure. Focus on the condition of the tyre treads and the depth of the brake pads, as these consumables are not explicitly detailed in the clean pass records. Checking for any signs of oil leaks around the engine bay will confirm if the mechanical health matches the pristine DVSA record.

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/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 September 2025 at 82,784 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the immediate pass suggests a minor administrative error or a rapid rectification of a trivial issue, as no specific defects were listed for either entry. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a nine year old vehicle. It has covered approximately 9,198 miles per year, showing steady accumulation across the recorded history. Between 4 June 2024 and 6 June 2025, the car covered 7,834 miles, and a further 1,141 miles were added by September 2025. This linear progression indicates regular use rather than periods of prolonged standing, which helps maintain seal integrity and battery health. The MOT history is exceptionally clean, with no advisories or failures regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion over the last three years. This lack of flagged issues suggests a disciplined approach to maintenance by the previous owner. A buyer should still perform a physical check of common wear items that may not trigger an MOT failure. Focus on the condition of the tyre treads and the depth of the brake pads, as these consumables are not explicitly detailed in the clean pass records. Checking for any signs of oil leaks around the engine bay will confirm if the mechanical health matches the pristine DVSA record.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2017 Ford Kuga (ML17 AEC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2023 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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