2023 Ford Puma ST 1.5L Petrol · LU64 DAV

A clean MOT pass on 17 March 2026 supports a fundamentally sound three-year-old Puma ST with no recorded defects against its structure, braking system, suspension, exhaust, or lighting. The only items raised at that test were a pair of advisories noting edge wear on both front tyres, bringing them close to the legal minimum. There are no advisories outstanding for corrosion, brake component condition, or any safety-related item, which is reassuring on a performance-oriented crossover of this age. With only one MOT cycle on record, the trend is necessarily limited, but the absence of any structural or mechanical concerns at this stage is a positive indicator for roadworthiness. The recorded mileage of 18,597 against a three-year registration places this Puma ST at an average annual accumulation of roughly 6,200 miles, broadly consistent with typical private use and well below the thresholds that would accelerate wear on the clutch, turbo, and dual-clutch components of the 1.5-litre EcoBoost drivetrain. There are no gaps in the testing record or sudden mileage jumps, suggesting continuous use rather than long periods of standing. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate usage tends to preserve brake discs, suspension bushes, and the particulate filter more effectively than low-mileage town use with frequent cold starts, and avoids the higher wear rates associated with sustained motorway mileage. The recorded odometer reading aligns sensibly with the advisory wear pattern observed on the front tyres. The front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit on both nearside and offside edges, a pattern on a front-wheel-drive performance vehicle that commonly points to either aggressive cornering, kerbing on the wheel rims affecting geometry, or mild misalignment of the front axle. A prospective buyer should inspect the inner and outer shoulders of all four tyres for uneven tread depth, as edge wear of this kind is rarely isolated to the fronts if the geometry is the underlying cause. On a test drive, pay particular attention to steering self-centring and any pull to one side under braking or on a straight motorway section, as either symptom would suggest tracking or suspension geometry issues that a four-wheel alignment could rectify. Also listen for any knocking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, which could indicate worn track-rod ends or anti-roll bar drop links exacerbated by previous kerb impacts. Beyond the advisory items, the braking system, dampers, coil springs, and underbody have not been flagged in any MOT assessment, but a thorough inspection should still be carried out given the performance brief of the ST variant. On the test drive, feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, which can indicate warped front discs, and check that the pedal remains firm without excessive travel. Listen for any clonks from the rear suspension on acceleration, as Puma rear-beam bushes can show wear earlier than the fronts under hard driving. Finally, confirm that all drive modes function correctly and that there are no warning lights present on the dashboard, particularly the tyre pressure monitoring system, as the advisory wear pattern may have triggered an early warning that was not addressed before the test.