2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LB14 BNO

The 2014 Ford Kuga presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, culminating in a completely defect-free pass on the most recent MOT dated 7 August 2025 at 74,618 miles. That test recorded zero advisories or failures, indicating no active mechanical or structural concerns at the time of inspection. The only blemish in the entire history occurred over four years ago, when a single Nearside Front position lamp failure caused a fail at the 52,932-mile test on 9 August 2022. The same car passed a retest on the identical date that same day with no further issues noted, suggesting a straightforward bulb replacement resolved the defect immediately. The mileage accumulation tells a steady story. Between the August 2022 test at 52,932 miles and the August 2025 test at 74,618 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 21,686 miles across three years, averaging approximately 7,228 miles annually. That figure sits slightly above the notional 6,218 miles-per-year average implied by its age and total odometer reading, pointing to consistent recent use rather than prolonged standing. No anomalous gaps appear in the record; the annual August test cycle has been maintained without interruption since at least 2022. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The absence of advisories across multiple consecutive tests implies routine consumable upkeep has likely been handled, but the age and mileage warrant checking suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links for play or deterioration that may not yet meet MOT failure thresholds. Brake discs, pads, and calipers deserve close scrutiny, particularly for uneven wear or binding that can develop between annual tests. Underneath, examine the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as the Kuga platform is known to accumulate rust in these areas over time. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners, including the spare if fitted, should be verified, along with exhaust integrity and emissions performance under cold-start conditions.