2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · G94 BUX

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2 February 2026 at 55,377 miles, passed with zero defects. This is not a one-off. The record shows five consecutive passes with no advisories or failures stretching back to January 2022. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong, indicating a vehicle that has been kept within legal and mechanical tolerance across multiple annual tests. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable in a good way. Between the January 2022 test at 24,953 miles and the February 2026 test at 55,377 miles, the car covered roughly 30,424 miles over four years, averaging about 7,600 miles annually. The intervals between tests show no sudden spikes or suspiciously long dormant periods. The 5,017-mile jump between February 2024 and January 2025 is slightly higher than the other annual increments but remains well within normal usage for a family SUV. There are no gaps in the record that suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The Kuga of this generation is known for rear brake calipers binding or sticking, particularly if the vehicle has spent time standing. Check the rear discs for uneven scoring and the handbrake mechanism for full release. Suspension bushes, especially the front lower arm rear bushes, commonly wear on higher-mileage examples and may not always trigger an MOT advisory until severely degraded. Inspect the underside for corrosion on the subframe and suspension mounting points, as surface rust can accelerate on vehicles used in salted winter roads. Tyre condition and age deserve close attention. The current set may be original or near-original given the modest annual mileage, meaning rubber degradation could be a hidden issue even with legal tread depth. The exhaust system, particularly the flexi-joint and mounting rubbers, should be examined for cracks or leaks that could worsen between tests. A short test drive under varied braking and cornering loads will reveal any emerging issues the MOT intervals might miss.