2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · LA18 RXF

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift from a previously perfectly clean maintenance record. In the July 2026 test at 50,946 miles, the tester flagged both the nearside and offside rear inner brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. While this did not result in a failure, it represents the first recorded defect in a five-year period, suggesting the beginning of a wear-cycle for the rear braking components. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between July 2021 at 15,064 miles and July 2025 at 43,301 miles, the car covered steady intervals of roughly 7,000 miles annually. This low mileage profile suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which often leads to the corrosion seen on brake discs, likely explaining the pitting noted in the most July 2026 test. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the rear braking system to determine if the pitting on the discs is merely surface corrosion or deep structural degradation. Since both rear discs were noted simultaneously, the buyer should verify the thickness of the brake pads and ensure the calipers are not seizing. Given the lack of any recorded suspension or structural issues in previous years, the primary mechanical focus remains on the age-related wear of metal-to-rubber components that are now beginning to require attention.