2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · AX19 OCF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift towards wear-related issues. The most recent test conducted in February 2026 at 28,618 miles identified a rear brake disc as worn, pitted, or scored. While this did not result in a failure, it marks the first mechanical defect recorded after several years of clean-sheet results between 2022 and 2024. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per annum. Between February 2022 and February 2024, the car covered only 3,179 miles, suggesting long periods of inactivity. However, there was a slight increase in usage between early 2024 and 2025, where the mileage climbed by 3,742 miles moving from 20,566 to 24,308 miles. This low-frequency usage often leads to secondary degradation of rubber components and corrosion on braking surfaces, which aligns with the findings in the latest inspection. A buyer should physically inspect the braking system specifically to determine if the pitting noted in the 2026 test is surface-level or indicative of deep corrosion. Because the 2025 advisory flagged both front tyres as being near the legal limit and worn on the edge, an inspection should check for alignment issues that have caused uneven wear. Given the low annual mileage, it is vital to check for cracks in suspension bushes and perished seals, as these components can degrade when a vehicle sits for extended periods without regular mechanical stress.