2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EM56 RAD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 February 2026 at 119,729 miles. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that any identified issues were rectified immediately prior to testing. The maintenance trend over the last two years appears consistent, as the car has successfully navigated the annual testing requirements without accumulating recurring mechanical failures or structural advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per annum. Data shows a steady accumulation of 9,214 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 8,405 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This linear progression suggests the vehicle is subjected to regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for the preservation of rubber-based components and engine seals. Despite the clean record of recent passes, a buyer should investigate the specific faults that caused the failures in February 2024 and 2026, as the provided data does not specify the mechanical cause. Given the mileage of nearly 120,000 miles, a physical inspection should focus on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints for signs of accelerated wear common at this interval. Checking the brake discs for thinning and inspecting the underside for corrosion is also necessary to ensure the high-mileage status has not led to structural degradation of the chassis.