2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · CT12 ACE

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 20 February 2026 at 54,059 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. This clean bill of health follows a minor anomaly in February 2024 where a test was recorded as a failure with no listed defects at 42,892 miles, likely an aborted inspection or administrative quirk, immediately rectified by a clean pass two days later on 9 February 2024 at the exact same mileage. Since then, the record shows consistent passes without any advisories or failures. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 6,007 miles per year, which is typical for a family SUV of this vintage. Between the February 2023 test at 37,725 miles and the February 2024 test at 42,892 miles, the Kuga covered 5,167 miles. The subsequent year saw slightly reduced usage, traveling 5,031 miles to reach 47,923 miles by January 2025. Most recently, the vehicle has covered just 6,136 miles over the fourteen months leading to the February 2026 test. This steady, low-mileage pattern suggests light commuting or short-trip use rather than high-speed motorway cruising, which keeps mechanical wear minimal but demands attention to battery health and exhaust condensation. Despite the pristine MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential to verify the condition of components not always thoroughly stressed during a standard test. A buyer should closely examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or corrosion, as short-trip driving can accelerate rubber deterioration and surface rust on underbody components. The brake discs and calipers require a visual check for lipping and binding, particularly if the vehicle has stood for extended periods between its low-mileage runs. Tyre age and sidewall cracking also warrant scrutiny, as tread depth might pass an MOT while the rubber compound degrades over the nine-year lifespan. Inspect the exhaust system for early signs of corrosion and verify the structural integrity of the underbody, ensuring the lack of MOT advisories translates to genuine mechanical soundness.