2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · PJ18 ACY

The Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 16 May 2025 at 55,176 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 shows a clean sheet, indicating consistent upkeep and no worsening mechanical faults. The vehicle's history reveals no advisories or failures across the recorded period. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for an eight-year-old car. The 12 May 2021 test at 11,805 miles suggests light early running, likely reflecting short commutes or periods of inactivity in the first three years. From that point, the odometer climbed steadily: 20,995 miles on 16 May 2022, 31,389 on 20 May 2023, 43,878 on 7 May 2024, and 55,176 on 16 May 2025. Annual increments of roughly 9,000 to 12,500 miles show no abrupt accumulation or suspicious gaps in testing. Previous owners clearly adhered to scheduled MOT cycles and addressed any latent issues before each test, as no minor consumable wear like tyre tread or wiper blades was even flagged. Such a record implies disciplined servicing rather than deferred maintenance. For a Kuga of this age, the absence of recorded corrosion or suspension wear does not negate the need for physical verification. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, focusing on subframe corrosion, suspension bushes, and coil springs given the vehicle's seven-year service life. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding despite clean MOT outcomes, and verify exhaust emissions under load. The clean history supports confidence, but hands-on assessment of drivetrain mounts and steering joints remains sound practice.