2019 Ford Puma ST-Line X First ED Mhev 1.0L Petrol · EA69 XFS

The 2019 Ford Puma ST-Line X MHEV presented a stable and well-maintained profile across four consecutive annual MOT passes, with the most recent test on 20 September 2025 at 35,188 miles revealing only minor, predictable wear items. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening. The tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and a rear brake disc exhibiting wear, pitting, or scoring, alongside both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and wearing on their edges. These are consumable components consistent with normal use and do not indicate underlying mechanical failure. The front tyre wear pattern, specifically edge wear, hints at possible tracking or alignment drift that a previous owner may have left unaddressed. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, or emissions failures have ever been recorded. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the first recorded test on 24 September 2022 at 13,534 miles and the most recent on 20 September 2025 at 35,188 miles, the car covered just 21,654 miles over three years, averaging roughly 7,218 miles annually during that window. Prior to that, the jump from the 2022 test to the 2023 test at 18,473 miles represents approximately 4,939 miles in under a year. The overall lifetime average sits around 5,027 miles per year, which is well below the UK typical of 8,000 to 12,000 miles annually. Such low usage raises the possibility of extended periods of standing, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres, moisture accumulation in brake components, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals through lack of use rather than wear. A buyer inspecting this Puma in person should focus on the rear braking system. The September 2025 advisory regarding a worn and pitted rear disc suggests the disc may be nearing minimum thickness, and the thin rear pads confirm the assembly has not been recently serviced. Request evidence of brake component replacement or measure disc thickness and remaining pad material on-site. The front tyre edge wear warrants a four-wheel alignment check, as sustained misalignment accelerates tyre degradation and can point to worn suspension bushes or tracking geometry drift that has not yet triggered a formal MOT failure. Inspect the front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar links for play, particularly given the car's low mileage, which can allow rubber components to perish from age rather than mileage. Examine the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as vehicles standing for extended periods can develop moisture-related corrosion even without high mileage. The exhaust system should be checked for condition, given the 2025 advisory context, and the engine should be cold-started to assess for any rough idle or turbocharger whine that low-use petrol engines can develop from fuel system or turbo oil circulation issues.