FORD PUMA ST2021 · 1.5L PETROL

The 2021 Ford Puma ST holds a current, valid MOT that passed on 4th June 2026 at 41,315 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of tyre and brake wear that a buyer should factor into near-term ownership costs. The most recent test flagged both rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d)(ii), alongside rear brake pads wearing thin under item 1.1.13 (a)(ii). These are advisory-level observations rather than outright failures, yet they confirm that consumable items are now approaching replacement. The car has remained roadworthy across all recorded tests, with no dangerous or major defects logged. The mileage profile is consistent with light-to-moderate use. The vehicle accumulated 26,390 miles by 28th June 2024, 33,030 miles by 27th June 2025, and 41,315 miles by 4th June 2026. That equates to roughly 6,640 miles in the first annual interval, 6,640 miles in the second, and 8,285 miles in the most recent twelve-month period. The slight uptick in annual mileage during the latest year suggests the car is being driven more regularly now, which is generally positive for a performance petrol engine as it reduces the risk of carbon build-up, stale fuel, and long-term moisture-related corrosion associated with prolonged standing. Tyre condition is the clearest recurring theme in the record. The 2025 test at 33,030 miles flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, while also recording a nail in the nearside rear tyre. By the 2026 test at 41,315 miles, the advisory focus had shifted to the rear pair, with both sides noted as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing. This pattern suggests the previous owner replaced the fronts after the 2025 test but did not address the rears, or that the rears have deteriorated in service. A prospective buyer should carefully inspect all four tyres for sidewall bulges, uneven tread depth, and date codes, particularly if the car has spent time on kerbs or uneven surfaces. The rear brake pad wear advisory in 2026, combined with the absence of any earlier brake-related defects, indicates that braking components have lasted reasonably well for the mileage but are now entering a replacement window. A test drive should be used to check for judder, pulling, or squeal under moderate and firm braking, and the rear discs should be visually inspected for scoring or lipping. Beyond tyres and brakes, the record is largely clean. The 2024 test at 26,390 miles recorded no defects at all, and no suspension, steering, exhaust, or structural corrosion issues have appeared in any of the three logged entries. That said, the MOT is a snapshot rather than a full mechanical audit. A buyer should still inspect the underside for stone chips, surface rust on subframes and suspension mounting points, and any signs of fluid leaks around the engine and gearbox. The ST's firmer suspension and larger wheels can accelerate wear on bushes, drop links, and track rod ends, so a physical check for play and knocking over speed bumps is advisable. The MOT history supports a well-kept car, but the accumulating tyre and brake wear points to a vehicle that is now due for routine consumable attention.