2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · HW18 FVX

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 13 May 2026 at 44,552 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly improving, with the most recent test showing no active advisories or failures. A single advisory for front tyre wear and perishing appeared in May 2025 at 38,029 miles, and a minor note for a worn rear brake disc surfaced in May 2024 at 32,499 miles, but neither issue has recurred in subsequent testing. The May 2022 test at 24,137 miles flagged perishing rear tyres, thin front brake pads, and undertrays limiting inspection, yet these were evidently addressed before the 2023 test, which passed cleanly at 27,816 miles. This pattern suggests the previous owner corrected basic wear items promptly rather than allowing faults to accumulate. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the May 2022 test at 24,137 miles and the May 2026 test at 44,552 miles, the car covered roughly 20,415 miles over four years, averaging approximately 5,100 miles annually. The jump from 38,029 miles in May 2025 to 44,552 miles in May 2026 represents a single-year increase of 6,523 miles, which is slightly above the long-term average but not excessive. There are no suspicious gaps in the annual test record that would suggest the car sat unused for extended periods, and the steady yearly progression is consistent with regular, moderate use rather than prolonged standing that can cause brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, or fuel system deterioration. A buyer inspecting this Kuga in person should focus on the front tyre condition, given the May 2025 advisory noted inner and outer edge wear alongside perishing within the tread. Check both front 235/50 R18 tyres for uneven wear patterns that could indicate tracking, suspension bush wear, or ball joint play. The rear brake disc advisory from May 2024 at 32,499 miles has not recurred, but a visual check of rear disc thickness and surface condition remains prudent at this mileage. The undertrays noted in 2022 may still be fitted, so request their removal to inspect the subframe, sills, and exhaust mounting points for corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension and brake line runs. With no structural or emissions advisories in the past four years and a clean 2026 result, the mechanical risk appears low, but a short test drive under braking will confirm whether the rear calipers drag or the steering pulls under firm deceleration.