2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · OD52 CSD

A pattern of rear‑suspension bush wear and tyre tread depletion underpins the MOT history, with major failures recorded for both trailing‑arm bushes in 2023 and for front‑tyre tread and rear‑brake‑pad thickness in late 2025. The vehicle cleared its most recent test on 17 October 2025 without any recorded defects, but the preceding failure on 16 October 2025 for an off‑side front tyre at the legal limit and rear‑brake‑pad wear shows that the wear issues have persisted despite the subsequent pass. Earlier years reveal a cluster of major faults around windscreen wipers, washer fluid delivery and brake‑fluid level in 2022, and a repeat advisory for tyre edge wear in 2022, indicating that the car has required intermittent corrective work rather than showing a steady improvement trend. At 61 710 mi for a nine‑year‑old 2017 Ford Kuga the average annual mileage works out to roughly 6 850 mi, which sits within normal UK usage patterns and suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high‑stress, high‑kilometre duty cycles. The MOT record shows no large gaps in testing; annual examinations have been logged each October, providing a consistent picture of the vehicle’s condition over time. This mileage level, combined with the recorded wear on tyres and brake pads, points to a moderate rate of consumable depletion that is typical for a vehicle of this age and usage. Prospective buyers should give particular attention to the rear‑suspension bushings that failed in 2023; audible clunks or a noticeable knock when traversing bumps may indicate lingering wear or a need for replacement of the trailing‑arm bushes and associated pins. The tyre condition flagged in 2025 – especially the off‑side front tyre at the legal tread limit – warrants a thorough visual inspection for uneven wear, sidewall damage and depth measurement on all four tyres, as well as a check for correct wheel alignment. The rear‑brake‑pad thickness recorded as sub‑1.5 mm in 2025 also calls for a pad‑thickness check and a visual assessment of the brake discs for scoring or glazing, since the earlier advisory noted disc wear that was not deemed structurally compromised at the time. The series of wiper and washer failures logged in early 2022 suggests that the windscreen cleaning system may have been repaired but could still be prone to intermittent operation; a functional test of each wiper blade, washer pump output and fluid level is advisable. The dangerous brake‑fluid level recorded in 2022, together with the advisory for an oil leak in 2024, means the brake‑fluid reservoir should be inspected for correct fill level and possible contamination, and the engine oil system should be examined for any external leaks or signs of oil on the underside of the vehicle. Finally, the low‑aim headlamp noted in 2023 should be checked for correct vertical alignment to avoid glare and ensure optimal night‑time illumination.