2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EN67 EVU

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 80,173 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding four annual tests also passed cleanly. No advisories or recurring mechanical faults appear across the history, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,000 miles, typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 58,876 miles in January 2023, 64,989 in January 2024, 72,694 in January 2025, and 80,173 by March 2026. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 10 January 2023 at 58,876 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a passing test the same day, which points to an administrative or data-recording error rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Given the clean MOT sequence, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of wear-prone components not always captured in the test. Suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc thickness, and underbody corrosion should be physically checked despite the absence of advisories. The exhaust emissions and structural integrity have shown no flagged concerns, but standing moisture or light use can hide early rust on sills and subframes. The previous owner clearly kept the Kuga to a disciplined service and testing schedule. Failing once with no defects on the same date suggests clerical mishandling, not neglect. A pre-purchase check of tyre tread depth and wiper condition remains sensible, as these consumables fall outside MOT fail thresholds until severely worn.