2013 FORD KUGA2.0L Diesel

The 2013 Ford Kuga’s most recent MOT, conducted on August 13, 2025 , confirms it remains roadworthy with no defects recorded at 112,827 miles . This represents a stable maintenance trend over the past three years, with every test—including the 2024 and 2023 cycles—passing without advisories or failures. The sole anomaly is the 2022 retest on August 16 , which failed at 96,556 miles but was immediately passed the following day at 96,569 miles , suggesting a minor oversight rather than a recurring mechanical issue. No structural or safety-critical components were flagged in any of these tests, indicating the vehicle has not experienced progressive failures in brakes, suspension, or emissions systems. The mileage progression of approximately 5,600 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2022 failure and retest (just 13 miles) is unusual and may warrant questioning the original cause. Otherwise, the consistent annual mileage increments—from 96,569 miles in August 2022 to 112,827 miles in August 2025 —suggest steady, moderate use without prolonged periods of neglect. There are no red flags in the recorded data to indicate excessive wear or deferred maintenance, though the lack of advisories in prior tests does not preclude hidden issues in less visible areas. A buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components , particularly the rear coil springs and bushes , given the Kuga’s history of bush wear in this class. The rear brake calipers and discs should be checked for binding or uneven wear, as the 2022 failure—though resolved—could hint at a marginal braking system. Structural integrity is less concerning given the clean MOT history, but corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and underbody should be scrutinised, especially if the vehicle has seen wet or salted roads. Finally, exhaust emissions and fuel system components (e.g., injectors, filters) should be verified, as these are common failure points in older Ford models that often slip under MOT scrutiny unless visibly defective.