2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · WP67 LKF

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 January 2026 at 50,953 miles with zero defects recorded. Following a failed test on 7 January 2022 at 51,714 miles—curiously listed without specific defects—the vehicle has subsequently passed three consecutive MOTs without any advisories or failures. This indicates that whatever caused the 2022 failure was rectified, and the car has since required no significant mechanical or structural remediation. The current roadworthiness status appears highly satisfactory based on the official DVSA records. The mileage accumulation tells a distinct story of very light usage. Between the 2022 test at 51,714 miles and the 2026 test at 50,953 miles, the recorded distance has actually decreased, which strongly suggests a data entry error in the 2022 record or a replacement unit, though the subsequent annual tests show consistent, low-mileage driving. From 3 January 2024 at 40,938 miles to 6 January 2025 at 46,224 miles, the vehicle covered 5,286 miles, and then only 4,729 miles over the following year. Averaging roughly 5,661 miles annually over its nine-year lifespan, this Kuga has led a gentle life, which typically spares consumables like brake discs and suspension bushes from the aggressive wear seen on higher-mileage equivalents. Despite the pristine MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential due to the anomalous mileage discrepancy in the 2022 failure. A buyer should verify the structural integrity of the undercarriage and exhaust system, as vehicles standing idle for long periods often suffer from corroded brake lines and seized calipers rather than worn pads. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perishing, a common issue on low-mileage, older vehicles that flex repeatedly without generating enough heat to keep rubber supple. The 2022 failure demands scrutiny; requesting the original test certificate for that specific date will clarify whether the fault was a minor oversight or a serious structural defect that was subsequently repaired.