2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AX17 BYZ

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents a largely sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 2025-06-11 at 49,795 miles. That test resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, alongside an incorrect nearside headlamp aim. An earlier attempt on the same day at the same mileage failed on identical tyre and headlamp defects, indicating the previous owner addressed the lighting fault and replaced or rotated the front tyres between the two visits. The maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical failures or structural corrosion appearing across consecutive tests. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of low annual use. The vehicle covered 33,603 miles by June 2022, 39,410 miles by June 2023, 45,169 miles by June 2024, and 49,795 miles by June 2025, equating to roughly 5,500 to 5,750 miles per year. This is well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually for a vehicle of this age. The steady, incremental accumulation suggests regular short-to-medium distance use rather than prolonged standing, which reduces the risk of fuel system or brake seizure issues often seen on genuinely neglected low-mileage cars. The 2024 test at 45,169 miles flagged front and rear brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened. These are consumable items expected to degrade with use, and the subsequent 2025 pass at 49,795 miles without any brake-related advisory implies the owner replaced the pads and likely skimmed or replaced the rear discs in the intervening twelve months. A buyer should still verify the current condition of all brake components, including caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanisms, as Ford rear calipers on the Kuga are known to bind if not serviced regularly. Beyond the brakes, the recurring front tyre edge wear across both 2025 tests points to a potential alignment or suspension geometry issue, most commonly worn front lower arm bushes or a tracking misalignment. A thorough inspection of the front suspension, including ball joints, drop links, and subframe mounting points, is advisable. The headlamp aim defect, now resolved, should be rechecked to confirm the beam pattern sits correctly and that no internal levelling motor or manual adjuster has been poorly repaired. No structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures have appeared in the record, which is encouraging for a nine-year-old vehicle, but an underbody inspection for rust on the rear sills, subframes, and brake lines remains prudent given the age.