2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · Y29 JEG

The vehicle is roadworthier than a typical 2016 model, as the MOT record shows a consistent, improving trend from 2025 to 2021, with no recorded defects in the most recent test. The tester flagged binding rear brakes in the 2022 test, indicating a potential structural risk that has not yet manifested as a failure, but the absence of defects in the earlier records suggests the issue may have been resolved or is minor. The vehicle is approximately 10 years old with 76,700 miles, which is typical for its age, but the mileage gap between the 2021 and 2025 tests suggests that the vehicle was not maintained at the same level during this period, potentially leading to wear on suspension and drivetrain components. The mileage pattern indicates that while the vehicle has maintained roughly 7,670 miles per year, there are significant gaps between the 2021 and 2025 tests. This sparse data points to a lack of regular maintenance, as the vehicle likely suffered from accelerated wear or a lack of proactive servicing during the 2021–2023 period. The test at 58,291 miles in 2022 was taken before the 2021 test, implying that the vehicle was not fully serviced or inspected during that interval, which could have contributed to the binding brake issue observed in 2022. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical components that have not been tested in the MOT. The binding brakes in the 2022 record warrant closer inspection to rule out a failure, while the lack of defects in the earlier tests suggests the issue may have been resolved. Given the mileage gap, the buyer should verify that the suspension bushings and coil springs have not become loose, as the vehicle is likely to have experienced a suspension issue if the brakes were not addressed. The buyer must also check for corrosion on the exhaust and ensure the exhaust emissions meet current standards, as the vehicle is approximately 10 years old and may have had a short period of inactivity.