2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · PY69 CEA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative servicing. The most recent test in October 2025 at 52,215 miles flagged thin front brake pads. While the car passed this inspection, the recurrence of brake-related issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses friction components once they reach a failure point or advisory threshold rather than during scheduled service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles annually. There was a significant jump in usage between the September 2022 test at 9,774 miles and the September 2023 test at 29,052 miles, representing nearly 20,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the mileage has stabilised to roughly 23,000 miles over the following two years. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent premature degradation of rubber components and brake seizing. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the braking system and associated rubber components. The 2023 failure at 29,052 miles due to thin rear pads and worn discs, followed by the 2025 advisory for thin front pads, highlights a history of high-friction component wear. Inspect the current discs for glazing or deep scoring which would indicate they are nearing the end of life. Additionally, the 2023 advisory regarding a perished nearside rear tyre indicates a need to check all sidewalls for dry rot cracking, as the low annual mileage can sometimes mask age-related material degradation.