2010 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EY10 ADX

The 2010 Ford Kuga’s most recent MOT, conducted just six months ago on 26 January 2024, shows a clean pass with no defects recorded—despite an identical retest on the same day. This suggests the vehicle cleared all critical checks at the time, though the duplicate test raises minor procedural questions. Prior MOTs in December 2022 and March 2022 also passed without fail, indicating a stable maintenance record over the last four years. However, the lack of advisories or recurring faults does not preclude hidden wear, particularly given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The recorded mileage of 198,562 miles—equivalent to roughly 12,400 miles annually—is unusually high for a vehicle of this age, suggesting consistent use over its sixteen-year lifespan. The gap between the 2022 and 2024 MOTs spans 16,020 miles in just over a year, which is aggressive for a vehicle this old. While this could reflect regular servicing, the absence of any advisories or minor defects in the MOT history implies either diligent maintenance or deferred attention to consumable items like suspension bushes, brake pads, or tyre tread. The lack of a pre-MOT service record means critical fluids, such as brake fluid or power steering fluid, may not have been refreshed according to manufacturer intervals. Given the vehicle’s age and mileage, a prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension components, particularly the rear coil springs and bushes, which are prone to fatigue at this mileage. The brakes—though not explicitly failed—should be scrutinised for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the discs, especially if the vehicle has been driven in wet or salted conditions. Structural integrity, particularly around the wheel arches and sills, should be checked for corrosion, as rust in this model can compromise the subframe or rear axle mounts. The exhaust system should also be examined for leaks or excessive rust, as emissions-related failures are common in older vehicles. While the MOT history is clean, the high mileage and lack of advisories warrant thorough verification of these high-wear areas.