2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · PJ66 TCZ

The 2016 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 8 January 2026 at 60,694 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the strongest possible outcome and indicates the vehicle was presented in well-prepared condition. The only advisory across the entire five-test history occurred nearly five years earlier, suggesting the previous owner addressed the tyre deterioration promptly and has maintained the car consistently since. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between 21 December 2021 at 22,557 miles and 19 January 2023 at 24,151 miles, the car covered just 1,594 miles in over a year, indicating a period of very light use or possible standing. From that point the pace picked up sharply, with 9,282 miles added in the eleven months to 22 December 2023, then a further 13,712 miles by 6 January 2025, and 13,549 miles in the year leading to the January 2026 test. That acceleration in annual mileage from roughly 1,600 to over 13,000 miles per year means the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension have seen significantly more stress in the last three years than in the preceding two. The sole historical defect was perishing and cracking on both rear tyres noted on 29 December 2021 at 22,557 miles. Tyre condition is a consumable item and not a structural concern, but the fact that both rears deteriorated simultaneously hints at age-related perishing rather than alignment wear, consistent with the low-mileage period that followed. Both tyres have clearly been replaced since, and the subsequent four clean passes confirm no recurrence. A buyer inspecting the car in person should focus on the components most affected by the recent uptick in usage. Check the front and rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, inspect the condition and tread depth of all four tyres including the spare, and examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for deterioration or weeping. Given the vehicle is approaching eleven years old, a close look at the underbody and inner wing arches for corrosion is advisable, particularly around the subframe mounting points and brake line runs. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but the shift from minimal use to sustained higher mileage warrants a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.