2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EO09 OGK

The vehicle presents a stable but deteriorating maintenance profile, characterized by persistent neglect of the suspension and steering components. While the most recent test in February 2023 at 167,311 miles resulted in a pass, it carried a heavy list of advisories that mirror faults from previous years. The recurring presence of worn steering rack inner joints and worn trailing arm bushes across three consecutive testing periods indicates that while the owner addresses immediate failures to pass the MOT, underlying mechanical wear is not being proactively managed. At 167,311 miles, the Kuga has aged at a consistent rate of approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is typical for a 17-year-old vehicle. However, there is a significant gap in the data as the last recorded test was over three years ago. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle lacks a recent MOT record to determine its current roadworthiness, and the 8,000 miles driven since the 2023 test have likely exacerbated the wear on the already-compromised suspension and steering rubber-related components. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front-end and rear suspension geometry. The steering rack inner joints have been flagged for play since 2021, a condition that compromises steering precision and causes uneven tyre wear if not replaced. The rear trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages show a long history of degradation, which explains the consistent inner edge wear noted on the tyres across multiple tests. The buyer should also verify the source of the persistent oil leak which has been a constant factor since 2020, ensuring it has not progressed into a significant failure of engine seals or gaskets.