2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AF18 FHW

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents a generally stable maintenance profile, passing its most recent MOT on 5 March 2026 at 75,575 miles with only a minor advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. The trend over the last three years is broadly improving. A cluster of four defects recorded during the March 2024 failure, including a non-functioning headlamp, a faulty TPMS sensor, and a broken windscreen washer, was fully resolved by the following week's retest and has not recurred. The 2025 failure for headlamp aim and tyre damage also cleared immediately, suggesting faults were addressed promptly rather than left to deteriorate. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. The car covered 6,061 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, then 7,758 miles in the twelve months to March 2026, averaging roughly 9,400 miles per year across its life. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the annual distance travelled sits squarely within typical use for a family SUV of this age. The MOT history itself is well documented with consecutive annual tests, leaving no significant blind spots in the vehicle's recent past. A buyer should pay close attention to the front tyres during any pre-purchase inspection. The record shows repeated advisories and failures for edge wear and sidewall damage on the nearside front, with the offside front flagged most recently. This pattern often points to tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or damaged wheel arch liners rubbing against the tyre sidewall. Have the front suspension and steering geometry checked thoroughly, paying particular attention to lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and the condition of the inner wheel arches. The headlamp aim faults and TPMS malfunction from 2024 were resolved, but it is worth verifying that both dipped beams are functioning correctly and that the TPMS warning light extinguishes after a cold start. The windscreen washer system should also be tested on both front and rear circuits. Beyond these specific items, the Kuga's underbody and sills should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and inner wing seams, as these are common areas of concern on this model. The brake discs and pads deserve a close look given the mileage, and any uneven wear or binding should be noted during a road test.