2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AE68 PMU

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 6 October 2025 at 85,612 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across its recorded history. The most recent test came only days after a failure on 3 October 2025 at 85,611 miles that listed no defects, indicating the earlier result was likely an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or defects appear on any test in the chain. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,700 miles, typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 37,545 miles in September 2022, 52,306 in October 2023, 69,118 in October 2024, and 85,612 by October 2025. The gap between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests added 16,494 miles, a slightly higher than average year but within normal private-use bounds. The DVSA data is sparse, with no flagged wear items across five tests. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the Kuga's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise reveal emerging wear. The clean record offers no evidence of recurring mechanical or structural problems. The unexplained fail with zero defects suggests checking the V5C and test paperwork to confirm no suppressed entries exist. Pre-purchase checks should focus on tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and exhaust emissions at cold start. The consistent pass rate implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the lack of advisories means latent issues may simply have gone unrecorded by testers.