2020 Ford Puma ST-Line Mhev 1.0L Petrol · DB16 ACK

Three consecutive DVSA tests on this Ford Puma ST-Line MHEV, completed in October 2023, October 2024, and October 2026 respectively, all passed with no advisories or defects recorded. That represents an unblemished roadworthiness record across the three most recent annual tests available in the DVSA history. There are no recorded failures, no advisory notes, and no items deferred for retest, which means that no specific components have been flagged by an MOT examiner as showing wear, deterioration, corrosion, or imminent non-compliance. The absence of recorded advisories is consistent with a car that has, up to this point, presented within MOT limits at every test, although it should be noted that a clean MOT history only confirms pass-level compliance at the time of test and does not equate to a mechanical guarantee for subsequent use. The recorded mileage of 35,782 miles against a 2020 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,964 miles per year. This places the vehicle in the lower band of average annual mileage for its age and is consistent with light, primarily urban or suburban use rather than high-mileage motorway commuting. Such usage tends to result in slower wear of friction surfaces, drivetrain components, and certain suspension items, but it can also bring particular considerations: brake discs and pads can suffer from surface corrosion through infrequent use, particularly if the vehicle is left standing for extended periods, and tyres can develop flat spots or age-related sidewall deterioration even where tread depth remains within legal limits. The MOT history does not record any mileage gaps or out-of-sequence readings, and no test has flagged tyre condition, brake performance, or emissions, which is consistent with a usage profile that has not pushed the vehicle to the upper edge of component wear. Given the absence of any recorded advisories across the MOT history, there are no specific components flagged by a DVSA examiner to focus a pre-purchase inspection upon. Nonetheless, prospective buyers should still apply targeted checks to areas that commonly affect Puma ST-Line MHEV vehicles of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly on the nearside, as the Puma platform has been known to suffer from anti-roll bar bush and front suspension arm wear; check for any pulling under braking, which can indicate binding calipers or uneven pad wear, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that might suggest disc runout or corrosion beneath the pad surface. Inspect the underside of the car, paying close attention to the rear subframe mounting points, suspension spring seats, and brake pipe runs for any surface corrosion, particularly given the reported low usage which can accelerate localised oxidation on components that are not regularly cleaned by road spray. Additional checks appropriate to this particular model include a careful examination of the engine bay for any oil residue around the mild hybrid 48V system components, the auxiliary belt area, and the rocker cover gasket, as Puma ST-Line MHEV vehicles have occasionally been subject to oil weepage that does not necessarily register on an MOT test. Verify that the start-stop system and mild hybrid recovery functions operate as intended, and confirm that no warning lights are present on the instrument cluster. Inspect all four tyres for age-related cracking in the sidewalls as well as uniform tread wear across the axle, since low annual mileage can allow tyres to remain fitted well beyond their effective service life by tread depth alone. Finally, ensure that the recent advisory-free MOT pass is matched by a current valid test certificate, and request sight of any service documentation to corroborate the otherwise clean record.