2026 Ford Puma Premium EV Electric · LX26 CVS

With no DVSA MOT test results recorded against this 2026 Ford Puma Premium EV, there is currently no official roadworthiness history to draw upon, which means the assessment cannot lean on any prior advisory patterns, failure points, or recurring defect trends. The vehicle is essentially too new to have accrued an MOT record under the current UK regulations, and consequently, the prospective buyer has no verified baseline of component wear or test-station observations to reference. This lack of a paper trail is not in itself a negative indicator, but it does mean that the usual benefit of MOT history, namely the ability to spot a slowly deteriorating component such as a binding brake caliper, a tired suspension bush, or the early stages of underbody corrosion, is absent. Mileage cannot be meaningfully evaluated in this case, as no recorded odometer readings have been supplied. The Puma is a 2026 model, so it is still within its first year of registration, and without comparable annual MOT readings it is impossible to determine whether the vehicle has covered typical first-year mileage, has been used extensively for motorway commuting, or has been laid up. For an electric Puma specifically, the absence of mileage history means there is no indication of how heavily the high-voltage battery has been cycled, which over the long term is the single most relevant mechanical factor in any used EV purchase, even though it is well outside the scope of MOT testing. In the absence of MOT advisories, the buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on the areas that an MOT examiner would normally flag on a low-mileage Puma of this age. On the test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven B-roads, as early wear in the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and coil springs can present this way well before any visible deterioration. Check for steering pull to one side under steady cruising, which can indicate either uneven tyre wear or a tracking issue, and inspect the nearside and offside front tyre inner and outer shoulders for feathering, as this is a common advisory on Puma models. The brakes should feel progressive and consistent; any judder through the pedal under light braking points to warped front discs, while a firm pedal with excessive travel suggests a sticking caliper, both of which are typical advisory items on this platform. Given the electric powertrain, the buyer should also arrange a dedicated battery state-of-health diagnostic through the Ford dealer network or an independent EV specialist, as this is the only meaningful way to confirm that the high-voltage pack has not suffered degradation beyond what its age and mileage would suggest. A full underbody inspection with the vehicle on a ramp is advisable to check for any signs of impact damage, fluid leaks from the electric drivetrain ancillaries, and the general condition of the undertrays, which can hide early corrosion on the suspension subframes. Finally, all the usual static checks apply: verify the operation of every electrical system, confirm the tyre production dates are recent and consistent, ensure the charging cable and onboard charger function correctly on both AC and any rapid DC points, and confirm that the infotainment and driver assistance systems are present and calibrated as expected for a Premium specification.