2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SJ18 ULC

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 96,120 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Every annual examination from 2022 through 2026 achieved a pass with no advisories, showing the vehicle has avoided recurring mechanical or structural faults across its recorded life. Annual mileage sits high for an eight-year-old car at roughly 12,015 miles per year. The records show steady accumulation: 55,557 miles in March 2022, rising to 60,769 by March 2023, 66,059 in March 2024, 78,465 in March 2025, and 96,120 by March 2026. The jump between March 2024 and March 2025 alone accounts for over 12,400 miles, with a further 17,655 added in the following year. No gaps exist between tests, and the DVSA data carries no flagged corrosion, suspension wear, brake defects, or exhaust issues at any stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. The high annual mileage means consumable items such as brake discs, coil springs, and suspension bushes will have absorbed considerable load even if the tester logged no advisories. Drivetrain components including the clutch, turbo, and differential should be checked for premature wear consistent with sustained motorway or rough-road use. Verify the service history matches the recorded mileages and confirm cambelt or wet-belt intervals for this Kuga engine have been met. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic statutory testing in order, but absence of advisories is not proof of proactive maintenance on items the MOT does not deeply assess.