2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · SN18 VWD

The 2018 Ford Kuga passed its most recent MOT on 20 September 2025 at 113,856 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes between August 2022 and September 2025 and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The single failure on 19 September 2025 at the same mileage was logged with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical concern. The recorded mileage shows consistent annual use well above typical averages for an eight-year-old vehicle. The Kuga covered 93,101 miles by 6 September 2022, rose to 101,885 miles by 2 August 2023, then 105,694 miles by 15 August 2024, and reached 113,856 miles by September 2025. This equates to roughly 8,000 to 8,800 miles added each year, producing a lifetime average near 14,200 miles annually. The high cumulative total points to sustained motorway or business use, which accelerates wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain joints, and brake discs compared with a low-mileage private car. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean test sheet. The absence of advisories across five tests is unusual for a high-mileage Kuga and may reflect lenient testing rather than a fault-free chassis. Examine front coil springs, track-rod ends, and rear suspension arms for fatigue, and check brake calipers for sticking after prolonged use. Inspect underneath structure for corrosion around sills and subframe mounts, as the DVSA record does not confirm visual rust grading. Given the 113,856-mile figure and the tight 19-to-20 September 2025 retest, verify the odometer against service stamps and V5C before purchase. The previous owner maintained statutory testing but left no recorded evidence of consumable renewal, so budget for tyres, wiper blades, and a full fluid change as routine precaution.