2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Diesel · BV18 VVD

Brake wear is the defining mechanical theme running through this 2018 Ford Kuga's MOT history, with discs and pads flagged on both axles across multiple consecutive tests before the pattern shifted to tyre deterioration in the latest examination. The vehicle passed its most recent test on 17 February 2026, but that pass came with advisories for all four tyres showing slight damage, cracking or perishing, plus a nearside rear brake disc recorded as worn, pitted or scored. Looking back, the 2022 test flagged worn front and rear discs and thin front pads, 2024 and 2025 both recorded thin rear pads with worn rear discs, and only the 2023 test was entirely clean. The overall trend is not worsening into failure territory, but it does show consumable braking components being run close to advisory thresholds repeatedly rather than replaced early, and the 2026 tyre advisories across all four corners suggest the current set is ageing as a group rather than being replaced piecemeal. The recorded mileage of 88,891 over roughly eight years equates to about 11,111 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and consistent with regular mixed use rather than prolonged standing. Tests have been conducted annually without significant gaps, and the steady accumulation is consistent with the wear items flagged: brake discs and pads wearing at a normal rate for the distance covered, and tyres reaching the end of their service life through both tread wear and age-related deterioration. There is nothing in the usage pattern to suggest unusual stress, but equally the mileage is high enough that suspension bushes, dampers and drivetrain components will have seen meaningful service even though none have been flagged in the test record. For a prospective buyer, the braking system warrants the closest attention. With rear discs and pads flagged as worn in 2024, 2025 and again on the nearside rear in 2026, it should be established whether these components have actually been replaced between tests or are simply being monitored while continuing to wear. On a test drive, listen for grinding or scraping under braking, feel for judder through the pedal or steering wheel that would indicate disc thickness variation or warping, and check that the car pulls up straight without veering, which could point to a binding caliper. Visually inspect each disc for heavy lipping at the outer edge and deep scoring, and ask for invoices showing any brake replacements carried out since the 2025 test. The tyre advisories covering all four corners in February 2026 mean a full set of replacements is likely due imminently, and this should be factored into the purchase price. Check each tyre for sidewall cracking and perishing rather than relying on tread depth alone, and confirm the 2021 advisory for an offside front tyre worn on the edge was resolved, since edge wear can indicate tracking or alignment issues that would also accelerate wear on any new tyres fitted. Beyond these flagged items, the absence of any advisories for suspension, corrosion, steering or emissions across six recorded tests is a reasonable indicator, but a test drive should still include listening for knocks over uneven surfaces and confirming smooth, quiet operation, as the mileage alone justifies a careful inspection of the suspension and drivetrain before committing.