2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YN65 WHJ

The 2015 Ford Kuga presented for inspection has recorded a clean pass on its most recent DVSA MOT test dated 6 August 2026, with no advisories or defects noted. Reviewing the full MOT history back to 2019, the vehicle has demonstrated a consistent and stable maintenance trajectory, securing pass results on every annual test without any further advisories beyond the single rear brake pad observation raised in 2020. This pattern indicates that the keeper has effectively addressed the wear item flagged four years ago and has since maintained the vehicle to a satisfactory roadworthy condition, with no recurring or escalating concerns evident in the official records. Against a recorded mileage of 75,737 miles over an eleven-year service life, the Kuga averages approximately 6,885 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. The mileage accumulation appears steady and proportionate, with no anomalous gaps suggesting prolonged periods of standing or unusually high annual figures that might indicate heavy motorway use. This balanced usage profile is generally favourable from a mechanical standpoint, as it implies regular operation which tends to keep drivetrain components, seals, and brakes in better condition than a similarly aged vehicle with very low accumulated mileage, whilst still avoiding the accelerated wear associated with high-mileage examples. Given the clean MOT record over the last five years and the absence of any recurring advisories, the prospective buyer should focus attention on age-related degradation rather than specific flagged defects. Tyre sidewalls should be inspected closely for perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds deteriorate with calendar age regardless of tread depth; the spare should be checked similarly. The 12-volt battery, being approximately eleven years old on a vehicle of this vintage, is likely approaching the end of its service life and warrants a load test or voltage check, particularly given the Kuga's known history of electrical gremlins. Brake discs, particularly the rears, should be examined for corrosion pitting or lipping from use, and the calipers should be confirmed as sliding freely without binding, which can occur on vehicles used for predominantly low-speed urban driving. Additional physical checks appropriate to the age and mileage profile include a thorough inspection of the coolant and brake fluid for time-based degradation, as these should be renewed on a calendar basis irrespective of mileage, with brake fluid especially susceptible to moisture absorption that lowers its boiling point. Under the bonnet, all hoses, drive belts, and the condition of the timing chain or belt should be assessed according to the manufacturer's replacement schedule. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate worn bushes or coil springs, and monitor for any uneven tyre wear patterns that could suggest alignment or suspension component wear. The diesel particulate filter, if applicable to the engine variant, should be confirmed as healthy through observing normal exhaust behaviour during sustained driving, and the dual-clutch automatic gearbox, where fitted, should be checked for smooth engagement and any signs of mechatronic issues that have historically affected this model. Finally, verifying a complete service book history with regular stamp entries will provide additional reassurance regarding the mechanical upkeep of the vehicle between MOT tests.