2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YC16 KUW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift towards suspension-related wear. In the most recent test in January 2026 at 70,650 miles, the tester identified worn suspension arm bushes on both the front and rear axles. While these defects did not result in an immediate failure, they indicate that the rubber components are reaching the end of their operational life. This follows a clean record from early 2025, suggesting the vehicle is now experiencing age-related component degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-moderate profile, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 38,703 miles and January 2026 at 70,650 miles, the vehicle covered over 32,000 miles, showing steady usage. The brief failure in January 2025 at 59,189 miles due to a missing wheel fixing and an excessive oil leak represents a period of mechanical concern that was rectified quickly, but it also suggests a lapse in pre-test inspections prior to that date. A buyer should inspect the engine bay personally to ensure the oil leak flagged in 2025 has been fully resolved and is not recurring. Given the 2026 advisories regarding the suspension arm bushes, a physical test is necessary to check for play in the steering or any knocking noises over uneven surfaces. These worn bushes will eventually lead to uneven tyre wear, which was previously an issue in the 2023 failure regarding a worn offside front tyre. Verifying the current condition of all four tyres and the wheel alignment is essential to avoid immediate replacement costs.