2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · N4 SOV

The 2009 Ford Kuga presents a maintenance history that suggests reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. In the most recent test in March 2026 at 143,850 miles, the vehicle passed with no recorded defects, indicating that previous issues have been addressed. However, the preceding test in March 2025 at 135,927 miles showed a failure due to insufficient washer fluid, which is a minor consumable oversight. This failure highlights a pattern where basic pre-MOT checks may have been neglected prior to the annual inspection. The vehicle has covered 143,850 miles over 17 years, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. This is relatively low for a diesel of this age but often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components. The March 2024 test at 128,435 miles revealed significant mechanical concerns, including a severely deteriorated offside drive shaft constant velocity boot and a failed nearside position lamp alongside an incorrect headlamp beam aim. The CV boot failure is a critical observation as, if left unattended, allows grease ingress and leads to premature failure of the entire drive shaft assembly. The record shows a recurring issue with tyre condition, with the nearside front tyre flagged as damaged in 2024 and worn to the legal limit in 2025. While the 2026 result is clean, the buyer must inspect the current tyre set and suspension bushes for uneven wear, as these are common failure points on this model. Given the age and mileage, the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody requires a close visual inspection to ensure corrosion has not progressed beyond what the MOT testers capture.