2022 Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue 1.5L Diesel · WF22 VDD

The 2022 Ford Kuga Titanium EcoBlue presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 27 March 2026 at 21,137 miles passed with zero defects recorded. The prior test on 7 March 2025 at 17,073 miles also passed with zero defects. This indicates a stable and improving maintenance trend, with no recurring faults or advisories to flag. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle approaching four years of age. Between the two recorded MOTs, the car covered just 4,064 miles over roughly twelve months, averaging approximately 5,284 miles per year since new. Such low annual accumulation suggests predominantly short urban trips or extended periods of inactivity. While low mileage generally limits mechanical wear, prolonged standing can cause its own issues, including flat-spotted tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals. A buyer should still inspect the undercarriage and suspension components in person. Even with a spotless MOT record, short-trip usage can accelerate exhaust system condensation and DPF regeneration issues, particularly on the EcoBlue diesel unit. Check for sooty turbo intercooler piping and verify the DPF dashboard warning light cycles correctly during a cold start. Examine the tyre sidewalls for perishing, as low annual mileage often means tyres age out before they wear out. Brake discs and pads deserve a close look. Infrequent driving promotes surface rust on the discs, which the MOT only measures for excessive wear, not cosmetic corrosion. Press the brake pedal firmly at low speed to confirm consistent pedal feel and no judder. Finally, inspect the lower door sills, rear wheel arches, and subframe mounting points for early signs of corrosion, as the MOT only assesses structural corrosion at prescribed inspection points and may not capture early-stage surface attack on a nearly new vehicle.