2013 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YT63 OTR

The November 2025 MOT at 171,896 miles returned a pass with advisories on rear lower suspension arm bushes and track control arm bushes both sides, indicating wear in the rear axle geometry components. This follows a pattern of suspension-related advisories that has developed in the most recent testing cycle. The overall maintenance trajectory shows deterioration in specific mechanical areas rather than widespread neglect, with the vehicle passing consistently but accumulating advisories in the suspension and tyre categories. Annual mileage accumulation has been exceptionally high and accelerating. Between December 2022 at 124,470 miles and December 2023 at 148,847 miles, the vehicle covered 24,377 miles. The following year to December 2024 added another 12,486 miles to reach 161,333. The most recent interval to November 2025 saw 10,563 miles. This totals 47,426 miles in under three years, pushing the lifetime average well above typical UK usage. Such intensive use accelerates wear on dampers, bushings, brake components, and drivetrain mounts. The 2022-2023 spike in particular suggests a period of sustained motorway or heavy-duty running. Tyre maintenance has been inconsistent. The December 2024 failure exposed multiple defects: ply or cords exposed on the nearside rear inner tyre, a cut on the offside rear inner, and three other tyres worn close to legal limits. The vehicle failed that test specifically for tyre condition. This pattern suggests reactive rather than proactive replacement, with all four corners allowed to degrade simultaneously. The clutch anti-slip rubber missing, noted on both the fail and immediate pass the same day, indicates a quick repair but raises questions about what other consumables may have been deferred. A prospective purchaser should prioritise inspection of the rear suspension system, given the November 2025 advisories for worn bushes on both lower arms and track control arms. These components carry significant load at this mileage and will require renewal if play develops beyond advisory thresholds. Brake caliper function should be checked, as high-mileage Kugas can suffer seized sliders. The exhaust minor leak from December 2023 should be traced for progression. Given the tyre history, tread depth, sidewall condition, and date codes across all four wheels demand scrutiny. The high annual mileage implies engine and transmission have worked hard; service records for timing belt, fluids, and filter changes become critical supporting evidence.