2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · HV09 HCC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in February 2026 at 138,066 miles, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive repairs where faults are only addressed after an MOT failure. The most recent failure involved a fractured nearside front coil spring just three days before the test, indicating that suspension components are reaching the end of their life. While the vehicle passed its last two tests, the recurring nature of mechanical failures suggests that the owner tends to meet only the minimum legal requirements rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the mileage of 138,066 miles represents an average usage of approximately 8,100 miles per year, consistent with a family vehicle of this age. The testing frequency has remained regular, with annual tests recorded since 2018. However, the interval between June 2020 and January 2021 shows a gap of nearly 7,000 miles, during which the vehicle suffered significant wear and tear, including serious fluid leaks from the rear shock absorbers and excessive wear on the anti-roll bar linkage. Specific attention should be paid to the suspension and braking systems during physical inspection. The 2024 failure highlighted play in the steering rack inner joints and thin front brake pads, which suggests the front-end geometry may be under significant stress. Furthermore, the record shows multiple instances of tyres worn to the legal limit or perishing, indicating that rubber components are often neglected until failure. A buyer should verify the current state of the shock absorbers and check for structural corrosion on the chassis, as the history shows a trend of allowing component degradation to progress to critical levels.