2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MV64 NYU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows signs of decline in preventative care during the most recent inspection. While the car passed the March 2026 test at 100,667 miles, the tester identified multiple advisories that were absent in the previous three years. This shift from clean records in 2023 and 2024 to a list of wear items suggests that components are now reaching the end of their life simultaneously. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, moving from 65,106 miles in early 2022 to over 100,000 miles by 2026. This regular usage is generally better for mechanical components than long periods of standing, which can cause seal degradation, but reaching the 100,000-mile mark often marks the threshold where heavy wear on rubberized and suspension components becomes inevitable. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension and braking system based on recurring faults. The 2026 advisory for a worn offside rear suspension arm bush, combined with thin rear brake pads, indicates that the lower chassis-related components require immediate attention. The report of both front tyres being worn on the edge also suggests a potential alignment issue or worn shocks that could prematurely scrub new rubber. You should check for corrosion on the brake discs and verify that all bushes and load-bearing joints are free of play to ensure the vehicle remains stable at this higher mileage.