2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · S700 ABL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred suspension and tyre repairs. In the most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 85,369 miles, the car initially failed due to a defective windscreen washer and worn offside front tyres. While it passed upon immediate re-test, the tester again flagged worn nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes. These faults have appeared in three consecutive annual tests, indicating a failure to address mechanical wear proactively. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. Between January 2023 at 57,580 miles and January 2026 at 85,369 miles, the vehicle covered 27,789 miles, showing a steady rate of use. This lower mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and tyres, as evidenced by the recurring issues with suspension bushes and perishing tyres noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as the trailing arm bushes have been noted as worn since at least 2025. The recurring uneven tyre wear on the inner edges of the front tyres in 2024 and 2026 suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn steering components that have not been rectified by a professional. Additionally, the brake discs have been flagged as worn in 2023 and 2024, requiring a physical check of the remaining pad thickness to ensure they are not approaching the minimum safety limit.