2011 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · CE11 CVT

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend towards worsening mechanical issues. While the most recent test on 17 February 2026 at 105,864 miles resulted in a pass, this followed a failure just four days prior. The February 2026 failure highlighted significant wear on both front and rear brake pads, alongside issues with the steering rack gaiters and a steering oil leak. The presence of a steering oil leak in the passing test suggests that while the immediate failures were rectified, a persistent leak remains unaddressed. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,000 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 46,270 miles in 2016 to 105,864 miles in 2026. There are no significant gaps in testing, though the 2024 test at 90,519 miles flagged perishing front tyres and oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber, indicating that consumable components and suspension elements are reaching the end of their service life. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the steering and suspension systems. The steering rack gaiters have appeared as a recurring fault, specifically in February 2022 and again in February 2026, which suggests either a failure to properly secure replacements or a systemic issue with the steering assembly. The reported steering oil leak in February 2026 requires immediate physical inspection to determine if it is a minor seal weep or a more serious fault requiring rack replacement. The brake history shows intermittent neglect, with thin pads flagged in 2016 and 2026, and pitted rear discs noted in February 2019. Given the recent brake pad failure, a thorough check of the calipers and discs is necessary to ensure no binding or uneven wear has occurred. Additionally, the history of shock absorber leaks, ranging from light misting in 2017 and 2018 to a serious fluid leak in 2019, means the dampers should be inspected for stability and damping effectiveness.