2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · FP68 JVM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on 30 May 2025 at 57,630 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior at 57,624 miles. This specific sequence suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial consumable issue that was rectified immediately before the retest, rather than a systemic mechanical or structural failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per annum. Between the September 2022 test at 22,188 miles and the September 2023 test at 34,517 miles, the car covered 12,329 miles. The more recent interval of 13,676 miles was covered between August 2024 and May 2025. This regularity indicates consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally reduces the risk associated with perished seals, seized components, or brake corrosion. Because the MOT history shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults, an inspection should focus on the physical state of components that are not always tested in depth. A buyer should check for rubber cracking on suspension bushes and control arms, which can degrade over eight years despite low mileage. Given the low annual mileage, the brake discs should be inspected for surface pitting or thinning, as infrequent heavy braking can sometimes lead to uneven wear on low-mileage vehicles. Verifying the condition of the tyres and the age of the fluids will also ensure the clean MOT history reflects actual mechanical health.