2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LB68 DTY

A consistent record of seven MOT passes defines this vehicle's roadworthiness, though recent tests indicate the emergence of routine consumable wear. The latest inspection on 24 March 2026 resulted in a pass but noted an offside rear inner tyre worn close to the legal limit. This follows a pattern where the vehicle maintained a clean record for several years before seeing a cluster of advisories regarding brakes, tyres, and wipers in early 2024, suggesting a transition into a phase where standard wear items now require attention. The recorded mileage of 39,738 miles is low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,967 miles per year. This usage profile implies that the mechanical stress on the engine and transmission has been relatively limited. However, low-mileage vehicles can sometimes exhibit wear on rubber components or brakes due to age-related degradation rather than operational friction, which is reflected in the specific advisories noted in the history. The tyre wear noted on the offside rear inner edge in 2026, combined with a previous advisory for the nearside front tyre in 2024, warrants a close inspection of the tread depth and wear patterns across all four corners. During a test drive, the buyer should feel for any steering pull or instability and listen for abnormal road noise, as inner-edge wear can often be a symptom of incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension components. Regarding the braking system, the 2024 advisories for thin front brake pads and linings indicate that these components were reaching the end of their service life. The buyer should check for a firm pedal response and listen for any grinding or metallic sounds during deceleration that would suggest the pads have worn beyond the limit. Finally, the condition of the windscreen wipers should be visually checked to ensure the splitting noted in 2024 has been rectified.