2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · JB03 LLL

The 2016 Ford Kuga presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the 5 March 2026 test at 73,652 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from 2023 through 2026 returning a pass and no advisories raised. A failed entry on 5 March 2026 at the same mileage sits immediately before the pass on the same day, with no defects listed; this indicates a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage shows light, consistent use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 48,764 miles on 2 September 2023, 60,831 miles on 12 September 2024, 70,288 miles on 27 August 2025, and 73,652 miles on 5 March 2026. Annual accumulation averages near 7,300 miles, with the final period covering only six months for 3,364 miles. The sparse record contains no gaps exceeding thirteen months, and the low yearly distance suggests the previous owner used the Kuga for short local journeys rather than high-speed motorway commuting. No recurring faults, corrosion issues, or worn consumables appear in the DVLA data, so the history alone reveals no structural or mechanical risks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity, as the MOT tests recorded no advisories but did not capture component wear between examinations. The same-day fail and pass at 73,652 miles warrant a check of the VOSA failure reason to confirm no suppressed defect.