2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MV64 YVC

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. In the most recent test on 30 April 2025 at 71,914 miles, the car passed after failing due to headlamp issues and a TPMS warning. While the immediate failures were rectified, the persistent presence of brake-related advisories across the last three years indicates a stable trend of component wear where parts are only addressed when they approach the threshold of failure. At 71,914 miles, this 12-year-old Kuga shows low mileage, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The data shows a consistent but slow usage pattern, with 4,815 miles driven between March 2023 and April 2024, and another 2,435 miles covered prior to April 2025. This low annual mileage, combined with reports of tyre perishing and sidewall damage in 2023 and 2024, suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, leading to rubber degradation despite sufficient remaining tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system. The tester has consistently flagged pitted, scored, and worn brake discs on both axles since 2023. The 2025 report of a binding nearside front service brake suggests a sticking caliper or seized slider pins which requires immediate attention to prevent uneven wear or heatrelated. The recurring nature of these advisories implies the owner has been replacing pads without necessarily addressing the underlying hardware condition or corrosion. The tyres also require close scrutiny as the record shows a history of sidewall cuts, cracking, and perishing. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the rubber compound is likely reaching its limit regardless of the remaining tread. Additionally, the TPMS light noted in the April 2025 failure should be verified to ensure a faulty sensor or a slow leak has not been overlooked following the recent pass.