2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YR66 WSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 104,879 miles passed, it revealed advisories for both front tyres being worn to the legal limit. This follows a concerning period in late 2024 where the car failed due to a major exhaust leak, emissions failure, and significantので wear, indicating that components were only addressed after reaching a failure point. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between October 2023 (65,652 miles) and October 2024 (87,112 miles), where the car covered over 21,000 miles in a single year. This period of heavy use likely correlates with the defects observed in the subsequent 2024 tests, specifically regarding the rapid degradation of the braking system and the emergence of a minor oil leak. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system and drivetrain, as the discs and pads were flagged as pitted, scored, or thin in 2024. The persistent non-excessive oil leak noted in 2024 requires a close look to determine if it originates from a gasket or a crank seal. Furthermore, the edge wear noted on the tyres across multiple tests suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to prevent several replacement of new rubber.