2016 Ford Edge 2.0L Diesel · OX16 BWH

The defining mechanical thread running through this Ford Edge's MOT record is a steady and recurring pattern of rear brake pad wear, supplemented by more recent signs of exhaust and oil leakage from the turbo area and engine. Across the 2020, 2024, and 2026 tests, rear brake pads have been flagged as wearing thin, with the most recent advisory on 16 January 2026 specifically noting nearside rear pads down to a thin service margin. Front tyres, predominantly the 255/45R20 size, have also been a recurring advisory point, appearing in 2020 on both fronts and again in 2024 on both the offside rear and nearside front, with 3mm tread measurements recorded. The most recent test on 16 January 2026 produced a fail for insufficient windscreen washer fluid alongside the brake pad advisory, before being recorded as a pass on the same date. The 2024 test additionally flagged a minor exhaust gas leak around the turbo and a non-excessive oil leak, neither of which has been re-tested since, and these are areas that warrant specific physical inspection rather than assumption that they have not progressed. With only 52,329 miles spread across roughly a decade of MOT history from 2020 onwards, annual accumulation averages out at around 8,700 miles per year over the recorded period, which is moderate rather than low. There is a clear gap between the 2022 and 2024 tests, which combined with the relatively modest annual mileage means the vehicle has seen regular but not heavy use. Despite this, the brake and tyre wear patterns are consistent with a heavy SUV whose kerb weight places significant demand on braking components and on the 20-inch tyre size fitted across both axles, particularly given that pad and disc advisories have appeared at multiple test points rather than being isolated events. The turbo area exhaust leak and engine oil leak, even if classed as minor at last test, are symptomatic points on a 2016 diesel Edge and should be assumed to have continued developing during the intervening two years since the 2024 inspection. For a prospective buyer, the rear braking system should be the first physical focus on inspection. Given that nearside rear pads were flagged as thin only eight months ago, a thorough check of pad material remaining, caliper slide pins for binding or seized operation, and the rear brake discs for lipping, hot spots, or corrosion pitting beyond surface rust is essential, particularly as the 2020 test also noted worn and pitted rear discs. The front end warrants equal attention, with the 255/45R20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres having been flagged at the legal edge on more than one occasion, suggesting that the steering and suspension geometry should be evaluated for uneven inner or outer edge wear, which on a test drive may manifest as steering pull, vague off-centre feel, or uneven tracking over uneven roads. The front and rear suspension should also be assessed for knocking or clonking over speed humps and rough tarmac, as no such items have been recorded but they are common failure points on a vehicle of this age and weight. The 2024 advisories relating to a minor exhaust gas leak from the turbo area and a non-excessive oil leak merit direct physical verification. On a cold start, listen for any whistling, chuffing, or ticking noises from the turbocharger housing, and inspect the turbo to downpipe joint for soot staining indicating an active escape of exhaust gases. For the oil leak, although recorded as not excessive at the time, check the underside and engine backplate for fresh oil staining, and monitor dipstick levels on a longer test drive, as low annual mileage does not necessarily halt the progression of gasket and seal degradation. Finally, although the most recent failure was limited to an empty washer bottle, ensure the washer system is fully functional and that all warning lamps illuminate and clear correctly, as the resolution between fail and pass on the same date suggests a straightforward rectification rather than any underlying electrical concern.