2021 Ford Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto 2.0L Diesel · NAP 10

The vehicle presents a generally sound roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 17,259 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, though a recurring pattern of rear brake disc wear warrants attention. In the November 2025 test, the tester flagged both the nearside and offside rear brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened. This is not a new issue. The exact same advisory appeared in the December 2023 test at 10,365 miles, meaning the rear brake discs have been flagged across two consecutive MOT cycles spanning nearly two years. The discs have not deteriorated to a dangerous level, but the persistence of this condition suggests the vehicle may have been driven gently or left standing for extended periods, both of which can cause surface corrosion and pitting on brake discs without significant material loss. The mileage pattern is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2024 test at 13,441 miles and the November 2025 test at 17,259 miles, the vehicle covered 3,818 miles in twelve months. Prior to that, it accumulated just 3,076 miles between December 2023 and November 2024. This averages roughly 3,452 miles per year over its life, well below the typical UK annual mileage of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles. The relatively rapid accumulation in the most recent year suggests the vehicle is now being used more regularly, which is actually beneficial for mechanical components that suffer from prolonged inactivity. The MOT record itself is clean and consistent, with no gaps or missed annual tests, indicating the previous owner maintained a regular servicing and testing schedule. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear braking system. The repeated advisory on both rear brake discs points to surface pitting and scoring rather than structural failure, but the condition of the corresponding brake pads should be checked for uneven wear or contamination. The front tyres were flagged in November 2024 as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, suggesting possible wheel alignment issues or underinflation. At the current mileage, the fronts may have been replaced since, but a buyer should verify tread depth across all four tyres and inspect the inner and outer sidewalls for uneven wear patterns. Given the low mileage and the likelihood of extended stationary periods, the condition of all brake calipers should be assessed for seized slides or binding pistons, and the underside should be inspected for surface corrosion on suspension components, subframe mounting points, and exhaust fittings that can develop when a vehicle is not regularly exercised.