2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · S28 OCE

The 2014 Ford Kuga passed its most recent MOT on 21 October 2025 at 95,950 miles, but only after a same-day failure for a non-working near-side front main beam headlamp and pre-existing seatbelt and heat-shield defects. The maintenance trend is improving in the sense that the October 2025 pass followed prompt correction of a lighting fault, yet recurring tyre perishing and insecure heat shields show that cosmetic and consumable neglect has persisted across multiple years. Recorded mileage rose from 84,540 in the October 2023 test to 90,949 by October 2024 and reached 95,950 by October 2025, an average of roughly 5,700 miles per year over that span and below the lifetime mean of about 8,000 miles. The sparse history shows no major gaps, though only three test years appear, and the low annual use likely explains the absence of heavy drivetrain or structural corrosion flags. A buyer should physically verify the near-side front seatbelt webbing fraying flagged in both 2024 and 2025, as belt integrity is a legal and structural safety item. The central and rear heat shields remain insecure per the latest test and require refitting or replacement to prevent exhaust heat damage. Brake discs front and rear showed pitting and scoring at 90,949 miles in 2024 but drew no advisory in 2025, so caliper operation and disc thickness must be checked for hidden wear. Tyres are the clearest owner-neglect signal: three corners had cords exposed at the 2024 failure, and near-side rear perishing recurred through 2025, meaning all four tyres need tread, sidewall, and date-code inspection before purchase.