2019 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AU62 ALU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test on 5 August 2025 at 55,067 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged thin rear brake pads as an advisory. This follows a failure in September 2024 where the vehicle failed on multiple tyres and wiper blades, suggesting that consumables are often addressed only when they reach the point of legal non-compliance. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical domestic usage pattern for a seven-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 7,867 miles per year, moving from 17,845 miles in April 2022 to 55,067 miles by August 2025. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or perished rubber seals often found in low-mileage vehicles. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre wear. The advisory for thin rear pads in 2025 indicates that the rear braking components are nearing the end of their service life. Given the previous failures regarding tyres being worn on the edges in both 2023 and 2024, a thorough check of the suspension geometry, specifically the wishbone bushes and shock absorbers, is necessary to ensure uneven tyre wear is not a recurring mechanical issue. The windscreen wiper failure in September 2024 is a minor consumable issue, but the repeated tyre advisories warrant a close look at the wheel alignment. While no structural corrosion or major mechanical failures appear in this record, the tendency to run consumables to their limits means the buyer should verify that recent servicing has included a comprehensive check of all fluid levels and belt conditions.