2020 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · BN20 WBD

The most recent MOT from October 2025 shows a decline in the vehicle's condition. After an initial failure, the car passed, but the test flagged several simultaneous issues including thin front brake pads, a suspension arm ball joint with play, and perishing rear tyres. The overall trend is worsening. While the vehicle had clean passes in 2023 and 2024, the latest entry reveals a cluster of wear-and-tear defects appearing at once. This suggests the car has reached a stage where multiple components are beginning to fail or require replacement. The recorded mileage of 43,441 is typical for a six-year-old car. However, the mention of rear tyres cracking and perishing is a specific concern. Perishing often occurs due to the age of the rubber or periods of inactivity rather than high mileage, suggesting the tyres may have been old or the car may have sat unused for stretches. A buyer should first inspect the condition and brand of the tyres to ensure the perishing issues were fully rectified rather than just patched. You should also verify that the front brake pads and the nearside front suspension ball joint have been replaced, as these were critical points of failure in the most recent test.