FORD KUGA2017 · 2.0L Diesel

The Ford Kuga presents a passed roadworthiness status as of the February 2024 test at 195,883 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass followed a same-day failure on 26 February 2024 at identical mileage with no defects logged, a pattern repeated on 3 May 2022 when the car failed at 171,189 miles before passing eight days later at 171,191 miles with no faults recorded. These paired fail-pass entries with zero advisories suggest administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than escalating mechanical decay. The recorded mileage shows heavy use for a 2017 model. By 11 May 2022 the odometer read 171,191 miles, rising to 191,203 miles by 29 March 2023, then 195,883 miles at the February 2024 test. That equates to roughly 21,765 miles per year, well above typical private use. The gap between the March 2023 and February 2024 entries covers only about 4,680 miles in eleven months, implying reduced running before the sale. Sparse test data with no advisories means wear on consumables and structure went unflagged by testers. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue given the high annual mileage and absence of recorded advisories. The repeated no-defect failures point to no logged corrosion or exhaust emission faults, yet structural integrity around sills and subframes warrants close checking for hidden rust. Verify the reason for the same-day 2024 fail-pass with the DVSA, as the blank defect record offers no technical explanation for the rejection.