2011 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MA61 HWC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in September 2025 at 69,993 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable despite a single failure one mile prior to that test due to a fractured offside rear coil spring. The fact that the fault was rectified immediately to achieve a clean pass suggests the current owner is responsive to safety-critical defects once they are identified by the tester. The recorded mileage of nearly 70,000 miles is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,666 miles per year. The data shows a consistent and low-usage pattern, with only 5,095 miles driven between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests. While this low-mileage profile suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluids due to time rather than physical distance. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the tyres, as the record shows recurring issues with perishing rubber in 2023 and 2024. Low-use vehicles frequently suffer from dry rot and sidewall cracking even if tread remains deep. The recent failure of the coil spring in 2025 necessitates a thorough check of the remaining suspension components and bushes for signs of corrosion or fatigue. Given the vehicle's age, verifying the structural integrity of the chassis for hidden rust is essential, as low mileage does not prevent environmental oxidation over over fifteen decade.