2021 Ford Puma ST-Line Auto 1.0L Petrol · DF10 REB

This Ford Puma ST-Line presents a reassuringly clean MOT profile, with the most recent test on 27 October 2025 recorded as a pass with no advisories or defects, following an identical clean pass on 30 October 2024. The only blemish across the documented history is a single failed test on 24 June 2024 which, notably, carried no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative refusal or a rectification-on-the-spot scenario rather than a mechanical or structural issue. The subsequent pass just two days later on 26 June 2024 reinforces this interpretation, as the vehicle returned to the road without any advisories being logged. Across three documented MOT events spanning roughly eighteen months, there is no pattern of recurring suspension wear, brake degradation, exhaust corrosion, or lighting defects, which speaks to a sound structural and mechanical baseline for a five-year-old crossover. With 49,960 miles recorded against a 2021 registration, this Puma has averaged approximately 9,992 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a privately operated vehicle of its age. The annual mileage is neither so low as to raise concerns about standing-start degradation of seals, gaskets, or brake components, nor so high as to imply heavy commercial or motorway duty that would accelerate wear on clutches, clutches, or suspension linkages. The testing gaps in the record are also consistent with normal usage, with annual MOTs from 2024 onwards showing a healthy pattern of regular road use. Mechanically, this mileage profile points to mid-life consumable wear on brake pads, discs, and tyres, but does not flag any particular drivetrain stress on the 1.0-litre EcoBoost mild-hybrid powertrain or the seven-speed automatic transmission. Given the absence of any recorded advisories or component-specific defects, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the items most commonly associated with higher-mileage Puma examples. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the front suspension for any clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or top mount bearings, all known wear points on this platform. Listen for any binding or scraping from the front brakes, particularly on light application, as the ST-Line's larger wheel option places additional thermal demand on the discs and pads. Steering should remain precise without vibration through the wheel or pulling to either side under braking, and the automatic gearbox should change smoothly without hesitation or flare between ratios, especially around the third-to-fifth ratio band under moderate throttle. A visual inspection underneath the vehicle is also worthwhile, focusing on the subframe mounting points, suspension turrets, and rear trailing arm bushes for any surface corrosion, as well as the undertray fasteners for signs of repeated removal that might indicate prior fluid leaks or servicing. Check the engine bay for any oil seepage around the cam cover, turbo oil feed lines, and the oil filter housing, as these are typical service items on higher-mileage EcoBoost units. Inspect all four tyres for even shoulder wear, which can reveal misalignment issues, and verify that the brake fluid and coolant have been changed within the manufacturer's recommended intervals, as the MOT record alone does not capture these items. With a clean advisory history and consistent annual mileage, this Puma ST-Line Auto represents a mechanically straightforward prospect provided the standard mid-life consumables are in acceptable condition at the point of purchase.