2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · DP17 ACV

The vehicle presents as a currently roadworthy example with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 79,841 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While a failure was noted in February 2025, the immediate retest on the same day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying identified issues to maintain legal compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between the February 2023 test at 42,011 miles and the February 2025 test at 66,256 miles, the car covered over 24,000 miles in two years, showing healthy usage levels. The subsequent accumulation of 13,585 miles leading to the 2026 test confirms the vehicle remains in regular use, which helps prevent the mechanical issues often associated with long periods of standing stationary. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and braking system, as these are the most common areas of wear on a Kuga at this mileage. Given the failure in early 2025, checking for signs of perished bushes in the control arms or leaking shock absorber seals would be prudent. The lack of structural advisories in the history suggests the chassis remains in good condition, but a manual check of the underbody for surface corrosion remains standard practice for a vehicle of this age.