2021 Ford Puma ST 1.5L Petrol · AV71 VDE

The vehicle’s most recent MOT history reveals a concerning inconsistency rather than a stable roadworthiness trend. The June 2026 test—just over a month ago—was initially passed before failing on a missing offside front road wheel fixing, a minor but critical safety oversight that required immediate correction. This suggests either a rushed inspection or a lapse in basic maintenance checks by the previous owner. The absence of defects in the July 2025 and December 2024 tests indicates that, prior to this, the vehicle had passed without fail, though the repeated 33,757-mile figure in June 2026 implies either a retest or an error in mileage logging. The lack of advisories in any of these tests further implies no hidden issues were flagged, but the wheel fixing failure alone is a red flag for attention to detail. The mileage progression of roughly 6,750 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a five-year-old vehicle, though the gap between the December 2024 (22,527 miles) and July 2025 (27,997 miles) tests—just under six months—suggests the car was driven steadily without prolonged periods of inactivity. The identical mileage at the June 2026 retest is unusual and may indicate either a misread odometer or a test conducted shortly after a service. There is no evidence of aggressive mileage accumulation or prolonged neglect, but the repeated failure on a wheel fixing—even if corrected—raises questions about whether other minor components might have been overlooked. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the wheel fixings and suspension components, particularly the offside front wheel area, where the failure occurred. Given the vehicle’s age and mileage, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering dampers should be checked for wear or corrosion, as these are common points of failure in this class of vehicle. The brakes, while not explicitly failed, warrant scrutiny for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds. Structural integrity, including underbody corrosion around wheel arches and sills, should also be assessed, as this is a critical but often overlooked area in used cars of this age. The absence of advisories in prior tests is reassuring, but the wheel fixing failure underscores the need for a meticulous examination of all fastenings and consumable parts.