2010 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YG60 AXR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical seals and component degradation. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 138,124 miles, it failed just two miles prior due to missing steering rack gaiters and multiple lighting failures. The presence of a persistent oil leak and misting front shock absorbers across the last two tests indicates that suspension and sealing components are reaching the end of their functional life and require proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle used for low-intensity commuting, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered 10,367 miles, showing a steady usage rate of roughly 3,400 miles annually. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, but the age of the rubber-based components, such as the perished tyres and gaiters noted in the records, is clearly the primary driver of failure rather than distance-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering system and front suspension. The record notes play in the steering rack inner joints from late 2024, followed by missing gaiters in late 2025; this combination suggests the steering rack may be nearing internal failure due to dirt ingress. The misting on the front shock absorbers should be monitored to ensure it does not evolve into a significant leak that would compromise vehicle handling. Additionally, the history of pitted brake discs and distorted wheels indicates that the previous owner only addressed components when they reached failure limits, necessitating a professional check of the current brake hardware and wheel alignment.