2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · FN18 FZM

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents a stable and unblemished roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 19 July 2025 at 88,185 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across five consecutive MOT tests from January 2022 to July 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure. This clean sweep indicates consistent statutory compliance and suggests the previous keepers addressed any wear before each annual test. Annual mileage averages 11,023 against an eight-year lifespan, a typical use profile for this class. The records show smooth accumulation: 37,301 miles in January 2022, 41,477 by July 2022, 58,772 in June 2023, 75,486 in July 2024, and 88,185 in July 2025. No abrupt jumps or stagnant periods appear. The six-month gap between the January and July 2022 tests reflects a change in test timing rather than irregular use, and the sparse but clean history gives no cause for concern over hidden neglect. With zero advisories across the board, the Kuga shows no recurring trends in suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, or structural corrosion. The absence of flagged exhaust emissions or tyre defects implies basic consumables were maintained to standard. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and suspension components, as MOT passes do not certify component life remaining beyond the test day. Given the fault-free trail, prior owners likely kept the car to a reasonable maintenance rhythm. Verify service book stamps and confirm genuine mileage at point of sale, but the DVSA data alone supports a sound mechanical baseline for purchase.