2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · FP18 SWJ

Relative to the current date, the 2018 Ford Kuga presents a stable and highly consistent maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT occurring on 16 June 2025 at 57,161 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, confirming the vehicle met all required roadworthiness standards at that time. A failed test on 7 June 2025 at 57,145 miles shows no recorded defects, indicating an abandoned test or administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical failure, as the subsequent retest passed cleanly. This pattern reflects a vehicle that has remained fundamentally sound and free from recurring mechanical faults over the last four years. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 7,145 miles per year. Between the May 2022 test at 30,442 miles and the June 2023 test at 39,497 miles, the Kuga covered 9,055 miles. The following year, it traveled 11,708 miles, reaching 51,205 miles by June 2024. The most recent period shows a significant drop in usage, accumulating just 5,956 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, and a mere 16 miles between the June 2025 tests. Given the current date, the vehicle has now stood for over a year at essentially the same mileage, which demands a closer look at consumables that degrade with age rather than use. Despite the absence of MOT advisories, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to deterioration during prolonged stationary periods. Tyres require close scrutiny for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber perishes regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and calipers demand assessment for surface corrosion and binding, a common issue when vehicles sit unused. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perishing and corrosion, while the exhaust system must be inspected for structural rust rather than the typical wear-related failure. The lack of recorded defects points to diligent basic upkeep, yet the recent drop in annual mileage shifts the risk from wear and tear to age-related degradation.