2022 Ford Puma ST-Line Mhev Auto 1.0L Petrol · CF22 OCU

The MOT history for this 2022 Ford Puma ST-Line MHEV Auto is exceptionally brief but broadly positive, with only two tests recorded and a single advisory on file. The most recent examination on 17 July 2026 recorded a pass alongside a note concerning a slight blow at the front flexi section of the exhaust, while the prior test on 11 July 2025 was issued with no advisories or defects at all. This is a very short MOT footprint for a four-year-old vehicle, which can reflect either a relatively recent first registration date for testing purposes, limited mileage accumulation, or simply that the car has only just entered its third-year testing window. The single advisory relates to a flexible exhaust joint, which is a common wear point on modern vehicles and not in itself a structural concern, but it is a component that warrants physical inspection as mileage accumulates further. With 39,986 miles recorded against an age of roughly four years, this Puma is accumulating mileage at an average rate of around 10,000 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical parameters for a compact crossover used as a daily driver. There are no testing gaps in the history to suggest long periods off the road, which is reassuring for a hybrid-assisted vehicle where irregular use can place additional strain on the 48V system, the 12V battery, and the starter-generator components. The mileage progression implied between the 2025 and 2026 tests is consistent with continued regular use rather than any anomalous spike, and there is nothing in the records to indicate a usage pattern that would accelerate wear on consumables beyond expected rates. Given the advisory concerning the front exhaust flexi section, a prospective buyer should physically inspect the exhaust system from the engine bay through to the rear silencer, paying particular attention to the joint just behind the catalytic converter or front pipe where the flexible element is typically located. Listen for an audible ticking or popping under cold start, and feel for any escaping gases with a gloved hand near the joint when the engine is running. A visible black soot deposit around the flexi or any cracking in the bellows would suggest the joint is deteriorating more rapidly than the advisory implies. The Puma ST-Line also uses a mild-hybrid system, so any test drive should include confirmation that the engine restarts smoothly during stop-start operation and that no warning lights relating to the hybrid system appear on the dashboard. Beyond the exhaust advisory, this Puma has no recorded defects relating to suspension components, brake pipes, subframe corrosion, or steering linkages, which are the usual chronic wear points on a Ford product of this generation. A test drive should nevertheless include firm inputs over uneven road surfaces to confirm there are no clonks from the rear torsion beam or front wishbones, and progressive brake applications from moderate speed to check for any pulling or judder that might indicate warped discs. The footbrake should feel firm and progressive, and the auto transmission should shift seamlessly without any shunt or hesitation. With only two MOT entries and no recurring failure patterns, the inspection priorities narrow significantly to the flagged exhaust component and the standard condition checks expected for any used vehicle at this mileage.