2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · NJ18 ABZ

The 2025‑10‑27 MOT at 48,395 miles recorded a pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the required roadworthiness standards and the maintenance trend is stable. Earlier failures at 27,225 miles in 2023 were limited to a non‑functional offside side repeater and minor suspension arm pin or bush wear, both of which were addressed before the most recent test. The mileage record shows a steady increase of roughly 8,000 miles per year from the 5,796 miles logged in October 2020 to the 48,395 miles at the latest test, with no extended periods of inactivity evident between the 2021, 2022 and 2023 entries. The progression from 19,852 miles in 2022 to 27,225 miles in 2023 and onward to 37,539 miles in 2024 and 48,395 miles in 2025 reflects consistent usage rather than abrupt mileage spikes. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension arm pin and bush wear noted at 27,225 miles, inspecting for excessive play, checking the condition of the coil springs and trailing arm bushes, and verifying that the rear brake discs and calipers are free from binding or corrosion; the earlier offside rear tyre nail and the 2023 repeater fault also merit visual confirmation, while the absence of structural rust advisories in recent tests suggests the chassis remains sound.