2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AV65 RJO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred attention regarding consumable components. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 93,436 miles, the tester identified thin rear brake pads and pitted, scored rear discs. This represents a regression from the two previous clean records in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the braking system is now reaching the end of its effective service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for its age, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between November 2021 at 56,277 miles and October 2025 at 93,436 miles, the vehicle covered 37,159 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commercial strain. The intervals between tests are generally regular, occurring annually, which provides a reliable data set for the vehicle's mechanical condition over the last four years. A buyer should prioritize inspecting the suspension geometry and alignment, as the 2025 advisory noted all tyres wearing on the inner edges. This often points to incorrect camber or worn suspension bushes, which will accelerate tyre degradation if not rectified. The rear braking assembly requires immediate physical inspection to confirm if the pitting on the discs has compromised their integrity or if simple replacement is sufficient. While the 2021 record mentioned undertrays obscuring the inspection, a manual check of the chassis for structural corrosion is necessary to ensure no hidden structural issues have developed beneath those shields.