2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · JH09 OWL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent MOT on 19 June 2025 with 104,618 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but indicates a reactive approach to minor repairs. While the car failed that same test initially due to a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, the fault was rectified to secure a pass with no further defects. This suggests the owner addresses safety-related failures once they are flagged by the testing centre. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles annually. Between April 2022 at 63,057 miles and June 2025 at 104,618 miles, the vehicle covered over 41,000 miles, showing steady use across years. The gap of roughly 14,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms a consistent annual schedule, which generally results in predictable wear on mechanical components compared to vehicles used sporadically. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension geometry due to recurring uneven wear patterns noted in 2023 and 2024. The record shows tyres worn on the inner edges of the nearside and offside corners, which often points to incorrect alignment, worn bushes, or failing shock dampers. A physical inspection of the front suspension arms and ball joints is necessary to ensure these mechanical components are not causing premature tyre degradation. The history also reveals a pattern of neglecting basic consumable items, such as lighting and tyre condition. The repeated failure for the offside registration plate lamp in 2023 and 2024 suggests a lack of pre-test visual checks. While no structural corrosion or serious brake failures are recorded in this data, the buyer should verify the current state of all tyres and the functionality of the tyre pressure monitoring system to ensure these previous issues have not recurred.