2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · GY63 YLR

The 2014 Ford Kuga presents a stable roadworthiness record over its recent MOT history, with the most critical test—April 2025 at 121,447 miles—showing no defects and a clean pass. The absence of advisories or failures in the last three tests (June 2024 and April 2025) suggests the vehicle has been well maintained in core mechanical areas, including brakes, suspension, and structural integrity. However, the duplicate entry for a failed MOT on June 20, 2024, at 115,145 miles—with no recorded defects—raises an anomaly worth clarifying with the seller. Assuming this was an administrative error, the trend remains positive, but buyers should verify whether any underlying issues were addressed between tests. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging around 10,121 miles per year. The gap between the July 2022 test (78,718 miles) and the June 2023 test (103,182 miles) indicates a slower phase of around 24,464 miles over 12 months, which may reflect seasonal or reduced usage. The subsequent tests in June 2024 (115,145 miles) and April 2025 (121,447 miles) show a return to more consistent annual mileage, suggesting the Kuga was driven regularly in the last two years. There’s no evidence of excessive short-term mileage spikes that might indicate neglect or aggressive driving. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should still inspect key wear points in person. Focus on the suspension components—specifically the front and rear coil springs, anti-roll bars, and bushings—since these are high-mileage items prone to fatigue even without recorded faults. The brakes should be checked for uneven wear or binding, particularly the rear calipers, as past tests show no advisories that might mask early signs of corrosion or seized mechanisms. Structural corrosion remains a risk for this model; examine the wheel arches, sills, and underbody for surface rust or weakened sections, especially if the vehicle has spent time in wet or salty conditions. While the MOT record is reassuring, these areas often reveal deferred maintenance that wasn’t caught during testing.