2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LC65 AET

The 2015 Ford Kuga passed its most recent MOT on 10 January 2026 at 103,601 miles and remains roadworthy. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a persistent corrosion issue on the rear coil springs rather than any worsening mechanical failure. The January 2026 test flagged both rear coil springs as corroded and noted a child seat blocking full inspection of the adult belt, yet no new defects emerged beyond those seen in prior years. Recorded mileage rose from 78,915 at the 21 December 2022 test to 89,373 by 8 January 2024, then to 98,257 on 13 December 2024 and 103,601 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 9,400 miles per year, typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle. A twelve-month gap exists between the December 2022 and January 2024 entries, after which annual testing resumed on schedule. No rapid accumulation or standing periods are evident from the data. The rear suspension demands physical inspection. The tester first noted nearside rear coil spring corrosion at the January 2024 failure, with offside rear spring corrosion added by December 2024 and still present in January 2026. This is a slow-burning but recurring fault that suggests the previous owner deferred spring replacement despite repeated advisories. Rear brake discs also drew comment. In December 2024 the tester recorded both rear discs as worn, pitted or scored though not seriously weakened, and this was not re-flagged in 2026, implying either rectification or acceptable wear progression. A buyer should confirm disc condition and measure rear spring metal loss in person, and verify the front position lamp failure from January 2024 was properly repaired.