2020 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A 2.0L Diesel · CC10 RKC

The Ford Kuga ST-Line X EcoBlue 4x4 passed its most recent MOT on 6 March 2026 at 22,989 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle is currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend is stable. The only recorded failure occurred on 3 March 2025 at 15,494 miles, with the vehicle retested and passed the following day at the same mileage, suggesting a minor item was addressed promptly. No advisories appear across any of the five test records, which reflects consistent basic upkeep over the period examined. The recorded mileage of approximately 22,989 miles for a 2020 model works out to roughly 3,832 miles per year, which is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle. The annual increments are steady and modest: 3,167 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, 4,111 miles to the March 2025 failure, and 7,495 miles to the March 2026 test. The sharpest increase occurred between March 2025 and March 2026, yet this still represents light use relative to the national average. Low annual mileage of this magnitude typically means reduced wear on brake discs and pads, tyre tread, suspension bushes, and CV joint boots, though it also raises the possibility of moisture-related issues from prolonged standing, particularly in seals, rubber hoses, and underbody corrosion traps. Buyers should verify the service history independently to corroborate the low recorded mileage and confirm that fluids, filters, and timing components have been changed at manufacturer-specified intervals regardless of low distance covered. The absence of any advisory items across five consecutive tests is a positive indicator, but the single failure in March 2025 warrants requesting the repair invoice from that retest to confirm what defect caused the initial fail. Tyre age and condition should be checked in person even if tread depth appears adequate, as low-mileage vehicles often retain their original tyres, which degrade by date rather than wear. Brake callipers, discs, and pad thickness should be inspected for corrosion or binding given the extended periods of inactivity this mileage profile implies. Finally, the 4x4 drivetrain components should be evaluated for any play or leakage, as these systems can suffer from lack of use just as readily as overuse.