2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · GP66 FXK

The 2016 Ford Kuga presents a broadly stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT on 20 October 2025 at 60,645 miles introduced a notable advisory that was absent from the preceding four years of clean passes. Between the October 2021 and October 2024 tests, the vehicle recorded zero defects across four consecutive annual inspections, indicating consistent baseline upkeep. The October 2025 advisory for worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides marks a shift, suggesting the rear suspension is now entering a phase of age-related wear that warrants monitoring. The trend is not alarming, but it is no longer spotless. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. From 34,544 miles in October 2021 to 53,490 miles in October 2024, the vehicle covered roughly 18,946 miles over three years, averaging around 6,300 miles annually. The jump from 53,490 miles in October 2024 to 60,645 miles in October 2025 represents 7,155 miles in a single year, a modest uptick that remains well within normal use for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage, and the overall annual average of approximately 6,064 miles per year aligns with typical mixed-use driving rather than prolonged standing or excessive motorway accumulation. The October 2024 advisory flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, pointing to a combination of general tread depletion and likely toe or camber misalignment. A buyer should inspect the current tyre condition carefully, checking whether the replacement tyres fitted since then are wearing evenly, and have the front wheel alignment verified. The October 2025 advisory regarding worn rear trailing arm pins or bushes on both sides is the more structurally significant finding. A physical inspection of the rear suspension bushes, trailing arm mountings, and subframe mounting points for play, cracking, or corrosion is advisable. Given the vehicle has now reached ten years of age, an underbody check for corrosion on the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and inner wing seams would be prudent, as these are common deterioration points on the Kuga platform. The rear brake components should also be examined, as worn suspension bushes can mask or accelerate uneven brake wear.