2022 Ford Puma ST-Line X Mhev 1.0L Petrol · BL22 CDK

The defining mechanical theme across the two recorded MOTs is a steady accumulation of chassis and brake-related advisories, all of which passed but none of which should be ignored by a prospective buyer. On 3 June 2026 the vehicle passed with three advisories: a slightly distorted inner face on the nearside front road wheel, scoring and pitting on both inner faces of the rear brake discs, and a nearside front tyre that was both worn on its inner edge and carrying a cut not deep enough to expose the cords. The earlier test on 23 May 2025 also passed, flagging a nearside front tyre worn on its edge and the same nearside front wheel showing a slightly distorted inner rim. The repetition on the nearside front wheel and the progression from a single brake advisory area to scoring on both inner faces of the rear discs suggests wear patterns that are continuing rather than being resolved, so a viewing should focus on whether the wheel has been re-trued or replaced and whether the rear discs have been refurbished or swapped since the test. With 34,286 miles on a 2022 car, the Puma is accumulating roughly 8,500 miles a year, which is broadly typical for its age and not suggestive of either heavy commercial use or extended periods off the road. Two MOT records, both annual and roughly twelve months apart, show no testing gaps and a steady mileage progression consistent with regular driving. Mechanically, this kind of mileage is not yet into heavy wear territory for a MHEV Puma, but it is sufficient for suspension bushes, drop links, brake components, tyres to begin showing meaningful wear, which aligns with the pattern of advisories already recorded. For a test drive, pay particular attention to the nearside front corner, since the same wheel has now been flagged for distortion on two consecutive tests. Listen for a rhythmic drone or a steering wheel vibration that increases with speed, both of which are classic symptoms of a wheel that is no longer true, and inspect the inner rim carefully for any fresh kerbing damage or buckling, as a repeated advisory often means a previously repaired wheel that has been struck again. On the road, feel for any pulling to the left under braking or cruising, which could indicate the distortion is now affecting how the wheel sits against the hub, and check that the nearside front tyre wear pattern is even across its width, because an inner-edge wear issue can point to suspension geometry drift, a worn bush, or simply chronic under-inflation. For the rear brakes, the advisory on both inner faces suggests the discs are wearing unevenly, which on a Puma is frequently linked to binding or partially seized rear calipers, particularly given the electronic handbrake actuator integrated into the rear caliper on this model. On the test drive, brake firmly from around 40 mph and feel for any judder through the pedal or a sideways twitch, both of which would indicate the rear discs are warped beyond a safe refinishing limit. With the engine off and the handbrake released, attempt to spin each rear wheel by hand; any significant resistance or grinding compared with the front wheels would suggest a sticking caliper or a reluctant electric park brake mechanism, and either issue should be rectified before the car is purchased as it would otherwise lead to rapid rear pad and disc wear.