2016 Ford Edge 2.0L Diesel · YP66 FSX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a recent pass, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. In the November 2025 test at 47,509 miles, the car failed due to critically thin rear brake pads, a missing central seat belt buckle, and worn tyres. While these issues were rectified to pass the retest four days later at 47,513 miles, the recurring nature of tyre failures suggests the owner only addresses faults once they reach a failure threshold. At 47,513 miles, this ten-year-old Ford shows significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,750 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent across the record, with a 4,571-mile gap between October 2022 and October 2023, and another 3,650 miles recorded thereafter. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or the corrosion of brake surfaces which mileage alone does not capture. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and alignment, as the record consistently flags tyres worn on the edges across multiple years in 2022, 2023, and 2025. This pattern often points to incorrect geometry or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Additionally, the body damage noted on the nearside rear in 2022 should be examined for underlying structural integrity issues or hidden rust in the impact area. Given the recent failure for thin brake pads, the condition of the rear discs should be checked for glazing or scoring to ensure the calipers were not damaged by running to metal.