2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SA12 WWB

The 2012 Ford Kuga presents a mixed mechanical picture following its most recent MOT on 2025-08-05 at 151,953 miles. The vehicle passed, but the maintenance trend indicates ongoing deterioration rather than improvement. A fractured offside rear coil spring and excessive exhaust emissions prompted failures in July 2024, yet the latest test reveals fresh advisories for worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes and deteriorating rear brake components. This suggests previous owners addressed critical failures but deferred ongoing suspension and brake wear. The recurring nature of these faults points to a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. Accumulating 151,953 miles over fourteen years equates to roughly 10,854 miles annually, a typical figure for this age. However, the mileage pattern reveals a notable slowdown recently. Between July 2023 at 142,593 miles and July 2024 at 149,069 miles, the SUV covered 6,476 miles, yet it only traveled 2,701 miles between July 2024 and August 2025. This reduced recent mileage might explain the current brake pad and disc wear, as components can corrode and degrade from prolonged standing rather than wear from high mileage use. A prospective buyer must inspect the underbody closely. The 2024 test noted undertrays fitted, which often masks structural corrosion or oil leaks, the latter of which also appeared as a failure item in July 2024. Suspension integrity requires verification; the tester flagged worn anti-roll bar bushes on both the front and rear axles in August 2025, and a broken coil spring occurred just a year prior. Brake components demand attention too. The front brake discs were pitted and scored in 2024, while the August 2025 test flagged worn rear pads and discs. Tyre condition remains a persistent issue, with edge wear and inner sidewall cracking appearing repeatedly across multiple tests, indicating alignment concerns or simple neglect of basic consumable checks.