2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · BL63 EXG

The 2014 Ford Kuga presents a mixed maintenance picture following its most recent MOT activity in March 2026 at 141,540 miles. The initial test on 12 March 2026 failed due to a non-functioning offside rear registration plate lamp and advisories for worn nearside and offside rear suspension arm pins or bushes alongside worn front trailing arm bushes. A retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed, confirming the electrical defect was rectified. However, the suspension wear advisories remained unresolved, indicating a stable but ongoing deterioration in front and rear suspension bushes rather than a worsening or resolving trend. The vehicle is currently roadworthy, yet the persistent nature of these bush wear items suggests deferred chassis maintenance. The mileage progression indicates consistent, typical use for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The recorded 11,795 miles per year aligns with national averages. The vehicle covered 10,188 miles between the March 2025 test at 131,352 miles and the March 2026 test at 141,540 miles. Prior to that, it covered 11,827 miles between March 2024 at 119,525 miles and March 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long-term standing or severe misuse. The annual test dates have been maintained reliably each spring. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front and rear suspension components. The repeated identification of worn trailing arm bushes and suspension arm pins across multiple tests points to aged rubber components that will eventually require replacement to prevent imprecise handling and uneven tyre wear. The advisories noted in 2026 specifically cited wear that had not yet resulted in excessive movement, but these parts are now due for preventative replacement. The 2024 failure for corroded rear coil springs was resolved by the 2025 clean test, likely through replacement, though the undercarriage should still be checked for ongoing corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes. The front tyre wear patterns noted in 2024, described as worn on the edge, suggest possible tracking or alignment issues that may have recurred. Have a specialist inspect the condition of the brake discs and pads, as well as the exhaust system, given the vehicle's age and mileage.