2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AF64 KLL

The 2014 Ford Kuga passed its most recent MOT test on 11 September 2025, achieving a pass with only minor issues recorded. The current trend in the MOT history indicates consistent roadworthiness overall, though there is a noticeable escalation in advisory items relating to the front tyres over the 2024 and 2025 tests, alongside a minor headlamp lens defect at the most recent examination. No structural, brake, suspension, or exhaust failures have been recorded across the eight tests shown, which suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory standard. The absence of any advisories in earlier tests from 2023 and prior indicates either improved attention to maintenance or, more likely, the natural onset of wear items reaching the end of their service life as the vehicle matures. The lone historical advisory from 2017 regarding nails in the offside rear tyre is an isolated incident and does not suggest any systemic fault. The recorded mileage of 95,462 miles over approximately twelve years equates to an average annual usage of around 7,955 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history reveals consistent annual testing from 2022 onwards with roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles accumulated each year, reflecting steady regular use rather than long periods of standing or exceptionally high motorway mileage. This usage pattern is generally favourable from a mechanical perspective, as it tends to prevent the issues associated with dormant vehicles such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated rubber components, and stale fluids. However, the cumulative mileage places the Kuga in a zone where major mechanical items including suspension components, engine mounts, and clutch assemblies may begin to show signs of wear, even if not yet flagged on an MOT. Given the recurring front tyre advisories at the last two MOT tests, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to the condition and brand of the front tyres currently fitted, checking both the tread depth across the full width of each tyre and looking for any uneven wear patterns that could indicate tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or failing coil springs. Inner edge wear in particular can point to deteriorated front suspension components which may not yet have been severe enough to fail an MOT but would warrant inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking sounds from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or uneven surfaces, and pay attention to any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate binding brake calipers, a known issue on vehicles of this age and mileage. The headlamp lens defect recorded in 2025 should also be examined to ensure it has not deteriorated further, as moisture ingress behind a degraded lens can compromise beam pattern and ultimately lead to an MOT failure. Beyond the items recorded on the MOT history, a buyer should carry out a thorough physical inspection appropriate to a twelve-year-old vehicle. The sidewalls of all tyres should be examined for cracking and perishing caused by age rather than wear, which can render a tyre unsafe even with adequate tread depth. Given the vehicle's age, the 12V battery should be tested for cranking strength and state of charge, as batteries beyond five years of age commonly fail without warning. Brake discs should be inspected for signs of corrosion around the outer edges and lip formation, and the fluid should be checked for age-related degradation, with brake fluid typically requiring replacement every two to three years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature. The service history should be verified through stamped records or digital confirmation to ensure regular oil and filter changes have been performed, particularly given the higher wear interval implications of the recorded mileage, and a check for any oil leaks from the engine sump, timing chain area, or power steering system would be prudent given the age and mileage profile of this Kuga.