2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · NJ16 AAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 120,448 miles. This test was clean, with no defects or advisories recorded. While the car failed tests on 27 November 2025 and 6 December 2023, the record does not specify the reasons for these failures, though the rapid turnaround to a pass suggests the issues were minor and rectified immediately. The mileage is high for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 12,045 miles per year. The accumulation has remained consistent over the last three years, growing from 108,961 miles in December 2023 to 120,448 miles by December 2025. This indicates the car has been used heavily and regularly rather than sitting idle, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high wear components typical for a vehicle exceeding 120,000 miles. The lack of recorded advisories is unusual for this mileage, so a manual check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness is necessary to ensure no wear is being overlooked. Particular attention should be paid to the underside for corrosion, as the MOT record provides no data on structural integrity. The drivetrain and exhaust system should also be scrutinized for leaks or excessive noise. Given the high mileage and the absence of detailed failure data in the history, verifying the service intervals for the timing belt and water pump is critical to avoid catastrophic engine failure.