2020 Ford Puma ST-Line 1.0L Petrol · DY70 SVE

Brake wear is the recurring theme in this Ford Puma's record, with thin brake pads flagged on three of the four recorded tests, yet the car has never failed an MOT and its most recent examination on 7 August 2026 passed with no defects or advisories whatsoever. Rear brake pads wearing thin were noted in September 2023, front pads wearing thin alongside brake fluid close to the minimum mark appeared in November 2025, and the 2024 test carried only a non-mechanical advisory about a child seat obstructing inspection of the rear adult belt. The clean 2026 pass suggests the pad wear items have since been addressed, though the DVSA record alone cannot confirm replacement parts were fitted; the overall trend is one of minor, consumable-related advisories rather than any structural or safety-critical deterioration. At 35,615 miles over roughly six years, the car has averaged under 6,000 miles annually, which is low for its age. The test dates show a consistent pattern of annual use without gaps, so this is not a vehicle that has stood unused for extended periods. Light annual mileage typically means slower accumulation of wear on suspension bushes, dampers, drivetrain components and exhaust systems, though the repeated pad advisories are consistent with gentle, possibly urban-biased use where brakes see frequent light application and pads wear gradually without the discs being worked hard. Nothing in the mileage profile raises concern, but equally the low figure should not be read as a guarantee of mechanical condition. On a test drive, the braking system deserves the closest attention given the history. Check that the front pads flagged in November 2025 have actually been replaced rather than simply worn further: listen for any high-pitched squeal or grinding under braking, feel for judder or pulsing through the pedal and steering wheel that would indicate warped or unevenly worn discs, and confirm the car stops straight without pulling to one side, which could point to a binding caliper. Verify the brake fluid reservoir now sits at the correct level, since it was recorded close to minimum in 2025, and ask for evidence of a fluid change or top-up; a low level with no visible leak can simply reflect pad wear, but it should be confirmed there is no seepage at the calipers or along the brake lines. Beyond the brakes, the record gives little to scrutinise: no corrosion, suspension, tyre, emissions or lighting defects have ever been recorded across four tests. A general inspection remains sensible, including checking the rear seatbelt area that could not be fully examined in 2024, and confirming smooth clutch engagement and gear selection on this manual-era drivetrain. Overall this is a clean MOT history with a single, well-defined area of past advisory wear, and provided the braking components check out in person, the record supports a straightforward purchase decision.