2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LT66 UOF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to consumables. The most recent test in July 2025 at 108,385 miles passed despite an advisory for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly. This mirrors a failure in July 2023 at 94,353 miles, where both front tyres failed for insufficient tread depth. While the vehicle continues to pass its inspections, the recurring tyre issues suggest the owner only addresses them when forced by an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with a 6,000-mile interval between July 2022 and July 2023, followed by another 6,200-mile gap between July 2023 and 2024. This regularity suggests the car is used for regular commuting, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like brake seals and engine seals compared to a vehicle that sits stationary for long periods. A buyer should inspect the front suspension in person to determine the root cause of the uneven tyre wear noted in the 2025 advisory. Edge wear often points to tracking issues, worn ball joints, or failing suspension bushes which have not yet triggered a failure. Given the vehicle has now surpassed 100,000 miles, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and the condition of the dampers is also warranted. Since no structural corrosion or mechanical failures have been recorded in the history, the focus should remain on these wear-related items that are nearing the end of their service life.