2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · DA09 LSD

The 2009 Ford Kuga presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded at its most recent test on 2024-10-08 at 91,638 miles, where the tester logged no defects. Prior tests in 2023, 2022, and 2021 also returned passes with no advisories or faults noted. The maintenance record shows no worsening mechanical issues and no recurring defect patterns across the five-year span reviewed. Mileage sits at 91,638 against a 17-year-old vehicle, equating to roughly 5,390 miles per year, which is low for the age. The records show steady annual accumulation: 77,974 miles in August 2021, 81,871 by September 2022, 86,454 by September 2023, and 91,638 by October 2024. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean history with no advisories suggests the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current, though the sparse defect data gives limited insight into underlying wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile, as standing periods can accelerate corrosion and seizing of calipers not captured in a pass result. The 2023-09-19 failure at 86,453 miles with no defects recorded points to an administrative or emissions-readiness issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the immediate pass one mile later confirms no lasting concern. Given the absence of flagged structural integrity or exhaust emission failures, the Kuga shows no evidence of serious structural risk in the official record. Prospective purchasers should verify underbody condition for rust and confirm tyre age, as these consumables fall outside MOT pass criteria once above legal minimums.