2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · DA64 ESU

The 2014 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 27 November 2025 at 88,950 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with three consecutive passes across the 2023 to 2025 period. The owner cleared both the 2024 and 2025 tests after initial failures logged on the same day with no defects cited, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage sits at 88,950 miles against a 12-year lifespan, averaging 7,412 miles per year and matching typical use for this model age. The odometer moved from 71,852 miles at the 27 November 2023 test to 79,831 miles by 20 November 2024, then to 88,950 miles by 27 November 2025. Annual accumulation of roughly 8,000 and 9,000 miles shows consistent, moderate private or light-duty use with no standing periods or sudden high-mileage spikes. The DVSA dataset shows a clean mechanical record with zero advisories across all three years. No corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission faults appear in the history. This suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits, though the same-day fail-and-pass pairs in 2024 and 2025 warrant confirmation that no genuine defect was masked by a retest under identical readings. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of coil springs, subframe mounting points, and caliper operation given the Kuga's age and the absence of any advisory trail that might otherwise reveal gradual wear. Verify the 20 November 2024 and 27 November 2025 failures were clerical by obtaining the full DVSA test certificates. With no recorded faults and typical mileage, the vehicle shows no evidence of deferred maintenance in the official record.