FORD KUGA2015 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a persistent trend of deteriorating rubber and suspension components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 45,096 miles passed, it introduced an advisory for perished or cracking on both rear tyres. This follows a recurring issue from April 2025 where both rear tyres were flagged for similar damage, indicating that the rubber is failing due to age and low use rather than tread wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. Between March 2022 and March 2026, the car covered only 5,344 miles. This low usage explains the lack of significant mechanical wear, but it directly correlates with the degradation of dry-rot components. The consistent annual MOT testing interval suggests the vehicle has been kept regularly, though the long periods between drives likely contribute to components sitting, leading to the observed corrosion and perished rubber. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the rear suspension assembly, which has been flagged in four consecutive years. The tester noted worn trailing arm bushes in both 2022 and 2023, alongside light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers starting in 2022. By 2024, the record noted surface-level corrosion on rear suspension components. A buyer should verify if these bushes have been replaced recently, or if the shock absorbers have progressed from a light mist to an active leak. The exhaust system also requires attention due to noted corrosion in 2022 and 2023. While this has not resulted in a failure, the presence of rust on a low-mileage car suggests environmental exposure. Given the low mileage and the recent advisory for perished rear tyres, the buyer should be prepared for immediate tyre replacement as cracking compromises the structural integrity of the rubber regardless of remaining tread depth.