2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · CE15 CWL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass in November 2025, but the immediate mechanical history reveals a significant decline in maintenance standards. While the car passed its latest test at 93,859 miles, the failure just two days prior at similar mileage exposed an extensive list of mechanical and safety defects. The transition from clean records in 2024 to a multi-point failure shortly thereafter suggests that the owner is now only addressing the minimum requirements to pass an MOT rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between February 2018 and November 2019 where the car covered only 5,629 miles in nearly twenty months. However, the usage has accelerated significantly since 2021, with the vehicle covering over 40,000 miles in the last three years. This increase in annual mileage correlates with the appearance of accelerated wear on rubberized components and suspension hardware seen in the most recent inspection results. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and drivetrain, as the November 2025 failure flagged split bushes on both front lower arms, a worn nearside front ball joint, and a rear wheel bearing with excessive play. The reported major exhaust gas leak at the rear of the DPF and the broken rear mounting indicate significant corrosion or heat stress that may require expensive replacement. Furthermore, the thin offside rear brake pads and repeated history of worn rear tyres suggest that basic service intervals are being deferred until the point of failure. Recurring issues with tyres being worn to the legal limit across multiple years indicate a pattern of neglecting minor consumables. The buyer should specifically verify the tyre pressure monitoring system and the headlamp leveling sensors, which failed in both 2024 and 2025, to ensure these electronic faults have been properly rectified. Given the density of the mechanical failures in the most recent test, the vehicle requires a professional pre-purchase inspection to ensure no hidden structural corrosion or secondary faults remain following the recent repairs.