2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · BY02 AHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 55,765 miles, the tester flagged a critical offside front tyre worn to the legal limit with significant wear on the inner edge. This indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension components that went unaddressed, marking a departure from the clean records seen in the previous two years of testing history. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, moving from 13,531 miles in August 2022 to 55,765 miles by March 2026. This low mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy motorway use, yet the gap of 7,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests combined with the thinning front brake pads suggests that the owner only addresses faults during the inspection window rather than following regular service intervals. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and bushes specifically to address the inner edge wear noted on the offside tyre. The record of thin front brake pads in July 2025 at 48,351 miles suggests the braking system is nearing replacement, requiring a physical check of disc thickness and surface condition. Given the lack of structural corrosion advisories in the history, the primary focus should remain on these mechanical consumables and ensuring the wheel alignment is corrected to prevent further premature tyre degradation.