2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · JD02 DOR

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 August 2025 at 45,802 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 10 August 2024 at 40,431 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried forward. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical pattern across its five-year MOT span. Recorded mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car at 45,802 miles, averaging roughly 5,725 miles per year. The tester logged 25,188 miles in January 2023, 34,184 miles in January 2024, then 40,413 miles by 31 July 2024. A failed test on that date at 40,413 miles listed no defects, with a pass secured nine days later at 40,431 miles. The gap hints at a possible administrative or presentation issue rather than wear. Annual use stayed near 8,000 to 9,000 miles, with no rapid accumulation or long dormant stretch visible in the data. The history carries no flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions faults. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe and sills for structural rust given the age, and verify the brake calipers and tyre condition despite clean records. The July 2024 fail with zero defects warrants a check of the original refusal reason with DVSA, as the paper trail is incomplete. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the Kuga to pass standard, with no skipped consumable replacements surfacing in advisories. Low mileage suggests lighter use, but standing periods can age rubber mounts and brake hoses. A pre-purchase check of these components remains sensible even with the unbroken pass record since August 2024.