2020 FORD KUGA ST-LINE FIRST ED E-BLUE1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a trend of deferred wear-related maintenance. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 31,146 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior. The failure highlighted significant issues with the rear braking system, specifically thin pads and pitted discs on both rear sides. The immediate rectification of these faults suggests the owner addressed mechanical concerns only once they reached a legal failure threshold rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. At 31,146 miles over six years, the Kuga has clocked a low average of approximately 5,200 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the corrosion and pitting observed on the brake discs during the 2024 and 2025 tests, as vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to surface rust on metal components. The gap of 7,559 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests is consistent with this low-mileage pattern, though it accelerated the degradation of the braking hardware. A buyer must personally inspect the suspension components, as the light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers noted in September 2025 indicates early seal failure. While misting is not an immediate failure, it often precedes a total leak. Furthermore, the offside front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in the most recent test, so the buyer should verify that these were replaced alongside the rear components. The recurring mention of pitted disc surfaces across multiple years suggests the braking system is susceptible to environmental corrosion due to the low-frequency usage.