2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · PL67 GHA

A clean and consistent DVSA MOT record defines this 2018 Ford Kuga, with the most recent test on 13 January 2026 returning a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Across four consecutive annual tests since 2023, the vehicle has maintained an unblemished roadworthy status, and although one earlier entry on 12 January 2024 is logged as a failure, it carries no recorded defects, suggesting either an administrative refusal, a non-MOT related issue, or a retest that was immediately satisfied. The absence of any advisories relating to corrosion, brake wear, suspension components, or exhaust integrity across five years of testing points to a vehicle that has not yet begun to display the typical age-related deterioration expected of an SUV approaching eight years of service. The mechanical narrative here is one of stability rather than decline, with no flagged component emerging as a recurring weakness. At 82,998 recorded miles over roughly eight years of use, this Kuga averages around 10,375 miles annually, which sits squarely within the expected range for a family SUV of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, no sudden mileage jumps between annual tests, and no evidence of prolonged off-road periods that would allow corrosion to advance unchecked on underbody components. This continuity of use, combined with moderate annual mileage, generally produces even wear across consumables rather than the uneven degradation patterns seen in vehicles that alternate between heavy commuting use and long stationary periods. The mileage profile supports the clean advisory record, as the car has been worked consistently enough to keep seals, brake components, and suspension linkages active without being driven hard enough to accelerate wear on drivetrain or braking components. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to scrutinise, but the absence of documented brake disc or pad measurements across multiple tests warrants a thorough physical inspection of the braking system. On a test drive, listen for any binding caliper behaviour such as the vehicle pulling to one side under light braking or excessive heat haze around a front wheel after a sustained stop, and feel for pedal pulsation that would indicate disc warping. Inspect the visible edges of the front discs for a pronounced lip and check pad material thickness directly through the caliper aperture, as the Kuga is known to consume front pads relatively quickly under normal urban driving conditions. Given the moderate annual mileage and clean structural history, attention should also turn to the suspension and underbody condition, particularly around the front subframe mounting points, rear trailing arm bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links, which are common wear items on Kugas of this generation but have not yet been flagged in testing. During the test drive, listen for clonking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack during low-speed lock-to-lock manoeuvres. Check for any signs of oil misting around the engine and transmission seams, and confirm that the cooling system operates without excessive fan noise or temperature fluctuations, as a clean test record combined with consistent use is reassuring but does not substitute for a physical inspection of these age-sensitive components.