2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · GK17 BAO

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a notably clean bill of health in its most recent MOT. The test conducted on 26 July 2025 at 96,415 miles passed with zero defects recorded, a significant improvement over previous years. This clean sheet indicates that the previous owner addressed the recurring tyre wear issues and the dashboard warning light that had plagued the vehicle in 2023. The maintenance trajectory is clearly positive, moving from a pattern of neglecting tyre condition to a state of full compliance. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental use, with the odometer climbing from 51,666 miles in May 2021 to 96,415 miles by mid-2025. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT history that suggest the vehicle has been sitting stationary for extended periods, nor are there sudden spikes in mileage that would indicate exceptionally harsh use. The 8,246-mile jump between the 2024 and 2025 tests is slightly higher than the annual average but remains within a normal range for a family SUV used for regular commuting and longer journeys. Despite the clean recent result, the recurring theme across the 2022 and 2023 tests was premature and uneven tyre wear, specifically inner edge wear on the front and rear axles. This pattern is a classic diagnostic indicator of worn suspension bushes, specifically the front lower arm rear bushes or worn track rod ends, which cause excessive negative camber. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front and rear suspension bushes for perishing and cracking, and check the tyre sidewalls for inner wear that may not yet be visible on the tread. The warning light flagged in 2023, now resolved, also warrants a diagnostic scan to confirm it was not a transient engine management or emissions fault that could return.