2020 Ford Kuga ST-Line First Edition 1.5L Petrol · LC20 HXV

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a developing concern regarding braking component wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 35,317 miles passed despite advisories for thin front brake pads and a deteriorated rear registration plate. This follows a similar advisory from September 2024 at 30,257 miles regarding thin rear brake pads, indicating that the braking system has not been overhauled between these two annual intervals. The mileage profile is consistently low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,886 miles per year. The data shows a steady usage pattern, with 2,512 miles covered between June 2023 and September 2023, and another 9,360 miles recorded in the year leading to that test. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical strain on the drivetrain and suspension, it can sometimes lead to surface corrosion on brake discs or flat spots on tyres if the car has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the recurring thin pad advisories have finally been addressed since the September 2025 test. The tester flagged thin pads on both the front and rear axles across consecutive years, suggesting a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative replacement schedule. Additionally, the deteriorated rear registration plate requires replacement to ensure it meets legal standards and avoids a future failure. There are no recorded structural defects or serious mechanical failures in the history, which suggests the chassis remains in a good condition.