2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · DS18 AEN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 101,526 miles. While a failure was recorded in August 2024 just one mile prior to the previous year's successful pass, the vehicle cleared the retest the same day without any recorded defects. This suggests that the specific issue identified was addressed immediately, and the vehicle has maintained a consistent operational standard since. The mileage profile indicates high usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,700 miles per annum. There is a significant surge in usage between April 2022 and April 2023, where the car covered 27,346 miles in just thirteen months. Since then, the annual accumulation has remained relatively steady at roughly 8,000 miles per year. This rapid deployment puts accelerated stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples of the same model. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components typical of a high-mileage Kuga. Examine the front control arm bushes, stabilizer links, and coil springs for signs of premature fatigue or tearing, as these often degrade under heavy annual use. Given the mileage, verify the brake disc condition for uneven wear and check the thickness of the pads. While the recent MOT history shows no ongoing structural corrosion, a close look at the underside for rust on the mounting points remains necessary to ensure the high mileage has not compromised the integrity of the chassis.