2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · RF65 XRV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 83,581 miles, it failed a test just one day prior due to a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, an inoperative plate lamp, and a gearbox oil leak. The persistence of the gearbox oil leak across both the failure and the subsequent pass suggests a recurring issue that has not been professionally rectified, merely noted. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between the October 2022 test at 69,073 miles and the November 2024 test at 79,530 miles, the car covered 10,457 miles, showing steady usage. The more recent interval of 4,051 miles in the year leading up to November 2025 confirms low annual mileage, which generally places less stress on rubber components and suspension compared to high-mile examples. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the gearbox housing to determine the source of the noted oil leak, as even non-excessive leaks can lead to internal component failure if left untreated. The 2024 record flagged thin brake pads on both front and rear axles, and while these were likely replaced since, the current thickness of the pads should be verified. Additionally, the tyre pressure monitoring system requires functional testing, as its failure in late 2025 indicates a potential sensor or module fault that may require diagnostic equipment to resolve.