2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AP17 CFE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite minor recurring issues. The most recent test on 1 July 2025 at 81,725 miles resulted in a pass, though noted a loose rear exhaust heat shield and a damaged windscreen. These are non-critical advisories that do not indicate systemic mechanical failure, especially given that the 2024 and 2023 tests returned with no recorded defects at all. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 19,881 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, followed by an increase of 18,681 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity, which is generally beneficial for rubber components and seals, though the increased usage in the final year places more expected wear on brake components and suspension bushings. A buyer should specifically inspect the windscreen and wiper assembly, as the 2023 failure for an ineffective offside wiper and the 2025 advisory for windscreen damage suggest these areas have not been fully addressed. The loose exhaust heat shield requires a physical check to ensure it does not cause noise or vibrate against the exhaust pipe. Given the lack of recorded structural rust or brake failures in the history, a physical inspection of the underside for corrosion and the condition of the brake discs remains standard practice to confirm the clean MOT history reflects the current state of the chassis.