2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AE64 OMP

The 2014 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 September 2025 at 105,910 miles passed with no defects recorded. Prior annual tests from 2021 through 2024 also returned passes with no advisories, showing no worsening mechanical condition across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits near typical levels for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,800 miles per year. The record shows a clear low-mileage gap between the 2021 test at 74,894 miles and the 2022 test at 93,079 miles, an increase of over 18,000 miles in one year, after which accumulation settled to around 4,000 to 5,000 miles annually through 2025. The DVSA data itself is sparse on faults, with every entry listing a clean pass and no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection given the age and the 2021 to 2022 usage spike. The absence of recorded advisories does not rule out worn coil springs, degraded suspension arms, or early structural rust hidden from the test bay. Verify brake caliper operation and check underneath for chassis corrosion, as the Kuga of this era is prone to underbody weathering if previously used on untreated roads. Given the clean MOT trail, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though the lack of advisories across high-mileage and lower-mileage years means consumable condition such as tyre tread depth and wiper blades remains unconfirmed by the record. Treat the verified history as a sound baseline rather than a substitute for a hands-on mechanical assessment.