2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · KM64 VLK

The 2014 Ford Kuga presents a stable but mechanically ageing roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 5 November 2025 at 77,639 miles, passed with an advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin. This marks the second consecutive test highlighting rear brake wear, following a similar advisory on 18 November 2024 at 72,430 miles. While the vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, the recurring rear brake advisories suggest a developing consumable issue rather than a critical failure. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the rear braking system requires closer monitoring. The mileage accumulation of approximately 6,470 miles per year over twelve years falls squarely within typical UK usage. The record shows consistent annual testing from November 2021 through November 2025, with no significant gaps in the MOT history. Mileage progression is steady, rising from 56,622 miles in November 2021 to 77,639 miles by November 2025, indicating regular use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. The data is clean and complete, with no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering or extended periods off the road. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the rear braking system in person. Two consecutive advisories for rear brake pads wearing thin, recorded in November 2024 and again in November 2025, point to either aggressive driving habits, a binding rear caliper, or simply deferred replacement. The rear discs should be checked for scoring or lipping, and the caliper slide pins tested for free movement. The November 2023 test flagged a corroded rear sub-frame at 67,142 miles, noted as not seriously weakened at that time. Given the vehicle's age and the structural nature of corrosion, a fresh underbody inspection is advisable to assess whether surface corrosion has progressed to a point affecting structural integrity. Suspension bushes and coil springs should also be examined for deterioration consistent with a twelve-year-old chassis.