2016 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · RY66 NSE

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test in December 2025 at 89,581 miles flagged thinning offside rear brake pads and both rear tyres reaching the legal wear limit. This follows a recurring pattern where components are only addressed once they approach the point of failure, suggesting the owner waits for MOT advisories or failures rather than scheduling preventative replacements. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual use for this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with an 11,854-mile interval between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 11,044 miles between October 2024 and December 2025. This regularity of travel suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components, though the consistent mileage explains the standard wear on consumable items. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the history shows thin pads across all four wheels as of 2022 and recurring issues with the rear axle in 2025. The repeated advisories for tyres worn on the edge in 2023 and 2025 point toward potential issues with worn suspension bushes or incorrect wheel alignment that have not been rectified. Given the age of the vehicle, checking the underside for corrosion on the chassis and exhaust system is essential to ensure structural integrity remains sound despite the clean record of mechanical failures.