2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · GK63 LMM

The most recent MOT, conducted on 7 October 2025 at 154,593 miles, shows a pass but with advisories that point to a worsening maintenance trend. The tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit at 2.6mm and 2.8mm, alongside a recurring advisory for a corroded rear subframe. This is not a new issue. The rear subframe corrosion advisory has appeared consistently since at least October 2022, indicating a long-standing structural concern that has not been rectified. The trend is one of gradual deterioration rather than active repair, with consumable wear items like tyres being allowed to degrade close to the minimum legal tread depth. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2013 Ford Kuga of this age, averaging roughly 11,892 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 143,886 miles in October 2022 through to 154,593 miles by October 2025, with no significant gaps or sudden drops that would suggest long-term storage or a rolled-back odometer. The data is clean and consistent, reflecting regular use rather than neglect through inactivity. A buyer should treat the rear subframe corrosion as the primary structural concern. This is not a one-off advisory. It has been flagged in multiple consecutive tests, including the most recent one in October 2025. A thorough underside inspection is essential to determine whether the corrosion is surface-level or has compromised the structural mounting points. The rear suspension trailing arm bushes were also flagged as worn in both the October 2024 failure and the subsequent pass, suggesting the suspension components are deteriorating and may need replacement soon. The front tyres were close to the legal limit at the last test, meaning a new set is likely required imminently. The steering system has also drawn attention. The October 2024 failure identified a deteriorated track rod end dust cover and slight play in the inner tie rod on the offside front, while the 2023 test flagged slight play in the offside track rod end ball joint. Although the vehicle passed in 2025 without a steering advisory, the earlier faults suggest the steering linkage has been a recurring weak point. A buyer should check for uneven tyre wear and any knocking or vagueness in the steering, as these components may be nearing the end of their service life.