2022 Ford Puma ST-Line X Gold ED Mhev 1.0L Petrol · EJ72 UDS

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 26 November 2025, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. A clean pass is naturally a reassuring indicator, although it should be interpreted within the wider context of the recorded history. With only a single test outcome on file, it is difficult to definitively establish a long-term maintenance trajectory, but the absence of any flagged items at the most recent statutory inspection suggests that the vehicle was presented in a roadworthy condition at that point. Prospective buyers should nevertheless recognise that an MOT pass represents a minimum legal threshold rather than a comprehensive mechanical health check, and a clean record does not preclude the existence of developing wear items that fall below the advisory or failure threshold at the time of inspection. With 35,460 miles recorded on a vehicle first registered in 2022, the Ford Puma is accumulating approximately 8,865 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a privately used car of this age and class. This is neither excessively low nor worryingly high mileage, and it suggests a consistent pattern of regular use rather than long periods of standing or sustained heavy driving. Moderate annual mileage of this nature generally allows components such as the tyres, brakes, battery, and drivetrain to remain in good working order through normal operation, provided that the manufacturer-recommended service intervals have been observed. There are no recorded gaps in usage that would give cause for particular concern regarding standing-related deterioration, although the absence of full service history verification in the MOT data means the buyer should independently confirm that routine maintenance has been carried out. Given the clean MOT history and moderate mileage profile, the buyer’s focus should shift to age- and calendar-related deterioration that may not yet have manifested as a test failure. Although the vehicle is only four years old, rubber and polymer components such as suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and engine and gearbox mountings are subject to progressive perishing and hardening, which can produce knocking or clonking noises over speed bumps and uneven surfaces. On a test drive, listen carefully for any suspension rattles, uneven tyre wear indicating misalignment or worn geometry components, and any signs of brake shudder or pulling that could suggest warped discs or binding calipers, particularly if the vehicle has been subject to short journeys or extended standing periods. The mild-hybrid MHEV system also warrants attention, as the integrated starter-generator and 48-volt battery pack should be checked for fault codes via diagnostic equipment, and the conventional 12-volt battery health should be assessed as these typically degrade over a four to five year cycle regardless of mileage. Finally, given that the vehicle uses a mild-hybrid powertrain with stop-start functionality, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the auxiliary battery and the associated energy management system, as these are known failure points that may not be captured within a standard MOT inspection. Brake fluid and coolant are both subject to time-based degradation rather than mileage-based wear, so even on a low-mileage example these fluids should ideally have been changed within the manufacturer’s recommended intervals, which typically fall between two and four years for brake fluid and five years for long-life coolant. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter, should be physically inspected for corrosion, particularly at mounting points and joints, and the underbody should be examined for any signs of surface corrosion consistent with winter road use. Tyres warrant close scrutiny not only for tread depth but for sidewall cracking or perishing, which can occur from age even when remaining tread is adequate, and the wheels should be checked for kerbing damage that could affect tracking and balance. Verifying a full main dealer or specialist service history, with particular reference to the MHEV system checks, will be essential in confirming the vehicle’s ongoing mechanical integrity beyond the scope of the statutory MOT record.