2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · YV04 BED

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 77,047 miles. This result indicates that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards without recorded defects. While a failure occurred previously on 25 February 2025, the vehicle passed the retest that same day, suggesting that the identified issue was rectified immediately rather than representing a chronic mechanical failure or ongoing neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a notable cluster of activity between March 2024 (59,666 miles) and March 2025 (68,530 miles), where the car covered nearly 9,000 miles in twelve months. However, the subsequent interval of 8,517 miles between March 2025 and March 2026 shows a steady usage rate. This low annual mileage generally reduces the wear on on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage counterparts. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the last three tests, the buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components that the MOT does not monitor for age-related degradation beyond failure. Low mileage can sometimes lead to rubber components perishing or brake discs corroding due to lack of frequent use. Inspect the chassis for early structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches, and check the tyres for sidewall cracking which often occurs if the vehicle sat stationary for long periods between uses.