2022 Ford Puma Titanium Mhev 1.0L Petrol · FV22 RVC

A clean DVSA record across two tests marks the roadworthiness profile of this 2022 Ford Puma, with both the May 2025 and May 2026 examinations resulting in passes and no advisories, defects, or failures logged. That absence of flagged items means there is no documented evidence of component wear, corrosion, brake deterioration, suspension fatigue, or lighting or exhaust concerns during the recorded testing period. With only two MOT entries available, the sample size is small and largely reflects the latter portion of the vehicle's life when many factory-supplied components would still be within their expected service life. The trend therefore reads as stable, though the limited history means a prospective buyer should not assume the earlier period of the car's life was equally uneventful, as pre-2025 mileage accumulation is not directly verifiable through test data alone. Nonetheless, the absence of any recurring advisories or failure items is a neutral, factual observation from the available record. Mileage accumulation sits broadly in line with expectations for a four-year-old vehicle, with 38,067 recorded miles translating to approximately 9,500 miles per year. This places the Puma in a typical usage bracket rather than at either extreme of low or high annual mileage, meaning consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and wiper blades have likely been worked at a moderate rate rather than suffering heavy commercial-style use or extended periods of standing. No unusual mileage gaps or jumps are evident between the two recorded tests, as the vehicle accrued around 9,700 miles between May 2025 and May 2026, which is consistent with the overall annual rate. There are no recorded multi-year lay-ups that would raise concerns about stale brake fluid, seized callipers, deteriorated tyres, or a discharged 12V battery. The MHEV mild-hybrid system has therefore been exercised regularly, which is beneficial for keeping the 48V auxiliary components and belt-driven starter-generator in working order. Because the MOT history contains no recorded advisories or component-specific defects, the buyer guidance must shift toward the general wear items that a four-year-old, moderately used Puma would be expected to exhibit regardless of test outcome. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, as Puma models of this generation have been known to wear inner and outer track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and front coil springs relatively early. Listen for clonks or knocks over speed bumps, cats-eyes, and uneven surfaces, and feel for vagueness or wandering from the steering wheel, which would suggest linkage wear not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT failure. Check for uneven tyre wear across both axles, as the Puma's relatively high driving position combined with the mild-hybrid mass can accelerate shoulder wear on the front tyres. Brake feel and operation also warrant direct inspection. With moderate mileage on a vehicle of this age, the brake discs and pads should be inspected for thickness and lipping, and the buyer should confirm that the binding caliper, pedal travel, and overall braking response feel consistent and progressive. Pulling to one side under braking, a soft or spongy pedal, or vibration through the pedal would suggest a sticking caliper, uneven pad wear, or disc runout. The MHEV system should also be observed during the test drive for any warning messages on the instrument cluster, unexpected entry into start-stop mode at inappropriate times, or hesitation under acceleration, as these would indicate an issue with the 48V mild-hybrid battery or its associated control module. A visual inspection underneath the car for any signs of oil residue around the engine and gearbox, corrosion on the underbody, and condition of the exhaust system is advisable given that these items are not always captured as advisories until deterioration becomes significant.