2017 Ford Edge 2.0L Diesel · GX17 OPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 87,400 miles identified multiple consumable failures, including pitted front brake discs and thin pads, alongside a defective wiper blade. This represents a decline from the clean record seen in 2024, indicating that components are now reaching the end of their functional life and are being addressed only upon inspection failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of 28,976 miles recorded between June 2023 (58,424 miles) and June 2025 (87,400 miles), which reflects steady annual usage. However, the failure in 2024 at 69,700 miles due to tyre tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit suggests that the previous owner neglected basic safety-critical checks until the MOT forced a repair. A buyer must personally inspect the front braking system thoroughly, as the 2025 record confirms scored and pitted discs that likely require replacement rather than resurfacing. Given the history of bald tyres and worn pads, the remaining life of all four tyres and suspension components should be verified to ensure uneven wear is present. While no structural corrosion or suspension issues have been flagged, the recurring nature of minor electrical faults like horns, lamps, and wipers suggests a maintenance philosophy of only fixing the minimum legal requirements to pass the test.