2026 Ford Puma ST-Line Mhev Auto 1.0L Hybrid electric · AF26 UBP

As the 2026 FORD PUMA ST-LINE MHEV AUTO is a current model year vehicle and has no recorded MOT history on the DVSA database, there is no prior roadworthiness test outcome to evaluate. The absence of MOT records simply reflects the fact that the vehicle has not yet reached the three-year threshold at which its first mandatory roadworthiness examination would be due, assuming it remains unregistered or first registered on or after the relevant date. Consequently, it is not possible to comment on a maintenance trend, as there is no longitudinal data to indicate whether the vehicle's condition is stable, worsening, or improving. A buyer must rely instead on the manufacturer's warranty coverage, pre-delivery inspection records, and any dealer service history rather than DVSA-documented pass or fail outcomes. The recorded mileage is listed as unknown, and with no MOT data points available, it is equally impossible to benchmark annual usage against the vehicle's age. In the absence of verified mileage, the prospective purchaser should request a current odometer reading, cross-reference it with the service book and any digital service records on the FordPass system, and confirm that the figure is consistent with the date of first registration shown on the V5C logbook. Given that the Puma is a mild-hybrid equipped with a 48-volt belt-driven integrated starter generator, verifying how the vehicle has been used is particularly important, as frequent short trips with insufficient engine running time can prevent the conventional 12-volt battery and the hybrid system from reaching optimal operating temperature and charge state. Given that no MOT advisories or failure points exist in the DVSA record, the buyer must instead conduct a thorough age-and-mileage-appropriate physical inspection prior to purchase. Externally, the tyres should be examined for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar time regardless of tread depth; the brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion consistent with standing, and the caliper slide pins should be free of binding following any period of inactivity. Beneath the bonnet, the 12-volt auxiliary battery should be load-tested, as premature failure of conventional batteries is common in low-use or short-journey mild-hybrid vehicles, and the condition of the timing belt or chain, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should be verified against the manufacturer's servicing schedule, paying particular attention to calendar-based fluid replacement intervals for brake fluid and coolant which degrade independently of mileage. On a test drive, the prospective buyer should listen for any suspension clunks or knocking over uneven surfaces indicative of worn bushes or coil springs, and feel for any brake shudder or pulling that would suggest uneven pad transfer or corrosion on the brake discs. The mild-hybrid system should deliver smooth stop-start functionality without warning messages, and the DCT or automatic transmission should operate without hesitation or judder during low-speed manoeuvres, as these transmissions can be sensitive to fluid condition and frequent urban driving. Finally, confirm that all driver-assistance systems, infotainment features, and electronic warning lamps operate correctly, and request evidence of any outstanding manufacturer recalls or warranty work having been completed, ensuring the vehicle is presented with full traceability and a documented service stamp record.