2024 Ford Puma ST-Line Mhev Hybrid electric (clean) · LD24 YMF

With no MOT history recorded for this 2024 Ford Puma ST-Line MHEV, the vehicle falls outside the statutory testing threshold and therefore has not yet been required to undergo a DVSA roadworthiness examination. As a car first registered in 2024, it is still within its first three years and is exempt from MOT testing until 2027, which is why the record is empty. This is not an indicator of mechanical condition in either direction; it simply reflects the regulatory position. Any prospective buyer must therefore judge the vehicle on its present physical state and accompanying documentation rather than on a history of test outcomes. Mileage context is similarly unavailable for meaningful analysis. Without any recorded MOT mileages against which to chart annual accumulation, it is not possible to confirm whether the car has covered a typical first-year figure for its age, whether it has been used predominantly for short urban trips, or whether it has accumulated higher-than-expected miles for a 2024 registration. Given that the Puma ST-Line MHEV is frequently purchased as a daily driver or small family vehicle, buyers should pay particular attention to verifying the current odometer reading against the service book and any pre-delivery or sales invoices, as there is no MOT history to corroborate the mileage progression. A pre-purchase inspection should concentrate on the components most commonly flagged on Puma models once they enter the MOT cycle. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost mild-hybrid powertrain should be checked for any signs of coolant leakage from the water pump and thermostat housing area, as well as evidence of oil seepage around the cam cover and turbo oil feed lines. On the test drive, listen for any timing chain rattle on a cold start, watch for the illuminated check engine or hybrid system warning light, and monitor the infotainment cluster for any persistent driver-assistance warnings such as lane-keeping or adaptive cruise faults, which have been known to require recalibration. The suspension and underbody should also receive close attention, particularly the front lower control arm bushes and the rear torsion beam mountings, as these are known wear items on Puma ST-Line chassis and can produce knocking noises over uneven surfaces. On a road test, the buyer should listen for any clonking or rattling from the front end over speed humps and broken tarmac, feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel on full lock, and check for uneven tyre wear on the front pair, which can indicate geometry misalignment. The brakes should be inspected for any binding calipers or scored discs, the rear drum assemblies checked for correct adjustment, and the underside examined for any early corrosion around the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe unions, all of which would be the first items to surface once the vehicle enters the MOT testing cycle in 2027.