2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · ML67 VPF

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents with a fully clean DVSA MOT history across the four most recent recorded tests, the latest being a pass issued on 11 June 2025 with no advisories or defects recorded. Each of the previous three annual tests, conducted in June of 2022, 2023 and 2024, similarly returned clean passes with no recorded defects. With no advisory items logged over this four-year span, the documented test trend is one of consistent roadworthiness with no flagged deterioration in braking, suspension, lighting, exhaust emissions or structural condition. A prospective buyer should, however, recognise that a clean MOT record does not constitute a mechanical guarantee, particularly on a vehicle now approaching a decade of service, and a physical inspection remains essential. The recorded mileage of 28,728 miles against an approximate nine-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of around 3,192 miles, which is considerably below the typical usage profile for a family SUV of this type. Such low annual mileage frequently indicates a combination of light running and extended periods of standing, both of which carry their own mechanical implications. Extended standing periods can promote brake disc surface corrosion, caliper slide pin seizure and binding, tyre flat-spotting and sidewall perishing from age rather than wear, and premature degradation of the 12V battery due to repeated partial discharge cycles. Conversely, predominantly short journeys can prevent the engine, catalytic converter and exhaust system from reaching sustained operating temperature, encouraging oil dilution from fuel, condensation within the lubricant, and accelerated carbon deposit formation within the combustion and emissions systems. Given the clean MOT record and the low-mileage usage profile, physical inspection should concentrate on age and standing-related deterioration rather than wear-based component fatigue. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, perishing and tread depth, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of mileage, and any tyres older than six years from the date of manufacture should be regarded as due for replacement. The braking system should be assessed for seized or binding calipers, which often manifests as a pulling sensation, uneven pad wear, or a hot wheel hub after driving, and the discs should be checked for severe surface corrosion that may require machining or replacement to restore braking efficiency. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as prolonged standing weakens cells even where the vehicle has been started occasionally, and all fluid services should be verified against time rather than mileage, including engine oil and filter, brake fluid which hygroscopically absorbs moisture on a two-year cycle, coolant which loses corrosion-inhibitor protection after approximately five years, and transmission fluid if applicable. Finally, the service book should be examined for consistent stamp history, confirming that time-based servicing has been conducted irrespective of the modest annual mileage, and a thorough test drive should be performed paying particular attention to suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, steering vagueness, brake pedal sponginess, and any warning lights or hesitation that may indicate dormant faults arising from infrequent use.