2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LS66 GVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test on 18 May 2026 at 112,957 miles resulted an advisory for thin rear brake pads. This mirrors an identical advisory from the previous year on 20 May 2025 at 101,505 miles, indicating that the owner consistently neglects brake consumables until they are flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per annum. Between June 2022 and May 2026, the car covered 48,955 miles, representing a steady usage rate. However, a significant jump occurred between the the 2024 and 2025 tests, covering over 12,000 miles. The lack of recorded defects between 2022 and 2024 suggests the structural integrity and primary mechanical components remained stable during that period of operation. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the rear braking system to ensure the recurring thin pads have not caused excessive wear or scoring on the brake discs. Given the repeated nature of this advisory, it is also necessary to check for seized calipers or uneven pad wear due to lack of attention. The inspection should extend to the suspension bushes and coil springs, as the 112,000-mile mark is a common threshold where rubber components begin to degrade, regardless of the clean MOT record from previous years.