2022 Ford Puma ST 1.5L Petrol · EY22 AAJ

The defining mechanical picture for this 2022 Ford Puma ST is one of broadly stable roadworthiness, supported by two recorded MOT tests, both of which resulted in passes. The most recent examination on 23 February 2026 was completed without any failures or refusals, though it did carry two advisory items that warrant attention from a prospective buyer. The earlier test on 6 February 2025 recorded a clean pass with no advisories at all. With no failed tests and only minor, non-progressive advisories appearing late in the vehicle's life, the trend is one of consistency rather than deterioration, though the brake-related advisory on the most recent test suggests that consumable wear is beginning to surface as the car accumulates mileage. Against an age of approximately four years, the recorded mileage of 38,325 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,581 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, nor any anomalous jumps in mileage between tests that would raise concern. From a mechanical standpoint, this level of use implies moderate wear on consumable components such as brake friction material, tyres, and suspension bushes, without the elevated wear rates typically associated with high-mileage motorway use or the distinct corrosion and rubber degradation risks linked to low-mileage, short-journey operation. With the front brake pads flagged as wearing thin on the most recent test, a prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the pad material thickness and the condition of the front brake discs, including checking for lipping around the outer edge, scoring on the friction surface, or any sign of binding or uneven wear that might point to a sticking caliper or a seized guide pin. On a test drive, attention should be paid to any pulling to one side under braking, vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal, squealing under light pedal pressure, or a brake pedal that feels spongy or requires excessive travel. The nearside front tyre cut noted as an advisory, while not deep enough to fail, should be examined closely during a viewing for any signs of bulging, cracking around the damage, or slow pressure loss, and it is worth confirming the remaining tread depth across all four tyres. More broadly, given the Puma ST's sporting remit, a test drive should include a thorough check of the steering and suspension for knocks, clonks, or excess play over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly at the front end where the recorded advisories sit. Listen for any clonking from the anti-roll bar drop links, top mounts, or lower suspension arms, and feel for vagueness or stiffness in the steering rack through tight corners. Verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after start-up, that the clutch action is smooth and progressive without slipping under hard acceleration, and that the vehicle tracks straight without pulling on a level road. Checking the underside for any signs of fluid seepage from the engine, transmission, or brake lines would also be prudent given the brake-related advisory, and confirming that the front brake calipers retract cleanly will help ensure the pad wear does not progress more rapidly than expected once the new pads are fitted.