2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YP15 HDD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass in July 2025 at 99,363 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of instability in early 2025 where the car failed its test due to multiple mechanical and safety defects. While the subsequent re-test indicates these specific issues were rectified, the presence of several simultaneous faults suggests a reactive maintenance approach where repairs are only addressed when they threaten an MOT. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles annually. There is a significant gap of 10,175 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, followed by 12,254 miles driven in between May 2024 and May 2025. This recent increase in mileage suggests the vehicle is being used more frequently than in previous years, which will accelerate the wear on rubber-based suspension components and the braking system. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the steering system, as the tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints in 2025. Although this was cleared in the July test, steering components on this model often suffer progressive wear. The exhaust tailpipe should also be inspected for structural integrity, as corrosion was noted during the May 2025 failure and could lead to a structural failure if not monitored or replaced. The history also shows recurring issues with neglected consumables, with thin brake pads noted in 2023 and tyres worn to the legal limit in 2025. The ABS warning lamp recorded in the May 2025 failure is a critical point that requires the buyer to verify the fault is not illuminated during a test drive. Given the history of tyre wear and steering play, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs is essential to ensure no hidden mechanical degradation remains.