2018 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SL67 UBY

The 2018 Ford Kuga’s most recent MOT test on 4 June 2025—just 1.5 months ago—confirms it remains roadworthy with no defects recorded. The absence of advisories or failures across the last two tests suggests the vehicle has maintained a stable mechanical condition, though the repeated near-miss failures at 44,508 and 54,785 miles warrant closer scrutiny. The tester’s failure to log any issues in either case implies either a technical error in the testing process or a vehicle that, despite minor wear, has not yet reached critical thresholds for suspension, brakes, or emissions. For a buyer, this record indicates no immediate red flags, but the pattern of consecutive tests at identical mileages hints at either a rushed or poorly documented maintenance cycle. The mileage progression of 7,859 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the abrupt jumps between tests—from 44,509 to 54,785 miles in under a year—suggest either a period of heavy use or inconsistent servicing. The 2024 test dates (both on 4 June) appear unusually clustered, which could indicate the vehicle was tested consecutively due to a minor oversight rather than deliberate interval maintenance. No gaps in testing exceed 12 months, so there’s no evidence of prolonged neglect, but the lack of service records means wear items like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers could be approaching their expected lifespan. Given the absence of recorded faults, the most critical areas for an in-person inspection should focus on components prone to wear at this mileage: the rear suspension (notably coil springs and bushes) for binding or uneven wear, brake discs and calipers for uneven thickness or corrosion, and the exhaust system for leaks or structural fatigue. The repeated test failures at nearly identical mileages also suggest the tester may have overlooked subtle issues—such as minor corrosion on wheel arches or underbody—so a thorough underbody check for rust penetration is essential. Finally, verify the condition of the tyres, as failing twice on tread depth (if implied by the near-miss pattern) would indicate basic upkeep was either skipped or deferred.