2020 Ford Puma Titanium First ED Mhev 1.0L Petrol · ML64 GAZ

A largely unblemished roadworthiness testing record across the vehicle's initial years was interrupted during its March 2026 testing cycle by wheel and tyre-related defects. The vehicle logged its sole MOT failure on 9 March 2026 due to an inoperative or malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, alongside advisories regarding tyre condition on the offside. A retest conducted on 10 March 2026 secured a valid pass once the electronic tyre pressure monitoring fault was rectified, though the tyre wear advisories remained noted. Prior to this event, the vehicle recorded consecutive clean passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025 without a single advisory or defect flagged. The recorded odometer reading of 43,936 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 7,300 miles over six years. This indicates consistent and moderate road use, free from substantial testing gaps or erratic mileage spikes. From a mechanical standpoint, this steady operational rhythm suggests that moving running gear, chassis components, and the mild-hybrid drivetrain have undergone standard, predictable wear aligned with regular domestic commuting rather than severe commercial duty or prolonged static storage. Physical inspection should focus squarely on the issues documented in the latest test advisories. The offside front tyre was recorded as worn close to the legal limit, perished, and worn on its edge, while the offside rear tyre was noted for perishing and cracking. Uneven edge wear on the front corner strongly points to steering geometry or tracking misalignment, or potentially play in the steering linkages and suspension arm bushes. Both affected tyres require replacement to ensure roadworthiness and grip, and a full four-wheel alignment should be conducted to prevent premature wear on replacement rubber. During a pre-purchase road test, assess the chassis by checking whether the car pulls to the left or right on a flat road or under firm braking, and feel for steering wheel shimmy at dual-carriageway speeds. Confirm that the tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminates during the initial instrument cluster check and clears completely once the engine is running, verifying that the previous malfunction has not returned.