2020 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Ecoblue Mhev 2.0L Diesel · GU70 OCX

The 2020 Ford Kuga ST-Line X EcoBlue MHEV holds a current MOT valid until 25 September 2026, having passed its most recent test on 25 September 2025 at 44,963 miles. The overall maintenance trend is stable but flagged. The vehicle has passed every recorded test, yet the latest inspection identified a new advisory for a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber, indicating early-stage damper wear that warrants monitoring. A long-standing windscreen damage advisory has persisted across all three tests but remains outside the driver's primary field of view, so it has not yet constituted a failure. The mileage progression tells a clear story of changing use. Between the September 2023 test at 13,993 miles and the September 2024 test at 30,234 miles, the car covered 16,241 miles in a single year, a sharp jump suggesting heavier use or long-distance commuting during that period. The following year, from September 2024 to September 2025, mileage rose by only 14,729 miles, returning to a figure broadly consistent with the car's lifetime average of roughly 7,494 miles per year. No gaps or anomalies appear in the record, and the annual test pattern confirms consistent yearly coverage. Prospective buyers should focus on the rear suspension and braking components during any in-person inspection. The oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber, noted at 44,963 miles, could progress to reduced damping efficiency if the seal deteriorates further. Check the rear coil springs for corrosion and the rear brake calipers for any sign of binding, as these are common wear points on the Kuga platform. The recurring windscreen damage, while currently passing, should be examined closely for any crack propagation that could fail a future test. Inspect the exhaust system and DPF function carefully given the EcoBlue diesel's sensitivity to short-journeys, and verify all MHEV electrical connections and the 48-volt battery health under load.