2022 Ford Puma ST-Line Mhev 1.0L Petrol · MT22 UTB

The mechanical narrative of this 2022 Ford Puma ST-Line MHEV is one of solid roadworthiness, with both recorded DVSA tests resulting in passes and no failures or refusals recorded against the vehicle. The most recent examination on 17 July 2026 confirmed compliance with MOT standards, continuing the clean trend established at the prior test on 18 July 2025. Across both inspections, the only flagged item was a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge during the 2025 test, alongside child seat fittings preventing full inspection of the adult belts on both occasions. The absence of any structural advisories, suspension component wear, brake pipe corrosion, or exhaust integrity issues points to a vehicle that has not yet developed the typical wear items associated with its age band, and the advisory-free 2026 result suggests the tyre concern raised the previous year was addressed. With 26,675 miles recorded on a four-year-old vehicle, the average annual accumulation works out at approximately 6,669 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of this age and segment. There are no anomalous gaps between tests that would suggest extended periods off the road, nor any rapid year-on-year mileage escalations that would indicate heavy commercial or long-distance motorway use. From a mechanical standpoint, this kind of moderate, consistent mileage profile is favourable for the mild-hybrid Puma, as it implies the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine and its 48V belt-driven starter-generator system have been worked regularly enough to keep seals, oil, and battery conditioning healthy, without accumulating the wear that high-mileage examples typically suffer on clutch assemblies, turbocharger components, and front brake discs. For a prospective buyer, the priority items to scrutinise on inspection are the tyres and the braking system, given that the 2025 advisory specifically flagged edge wear on the nearside front tyre. Edge wear on a front tyre is often symptomatic of either incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension components allowing the wheel to sit out of specification, or uneven camber. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any pulling to the left under braking or steady cruising, any vagueness or delay in the steering returning to centre, and any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces or speed bumps. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, and verify that the tracking has been checked recently, particularly if the car is fitted with the larger diamond-cut alloy wheels typical of the ST-Line specification, as these can be sensitive to kerb impact. Beyond the flagged advisories, the test-drive evaluation should cover the dynamic behaviour expected of a Puma ST-Line. Listen for any clonks or creaks from the rear torsion beam axle on rougher tarmac, which can develop as the trailing arm bushes firm up with age. Check the brake pedal for excessive travel or a spongy feel, which could indicate worn front discs or seized caliper sliders given the front-wheel-drive layout. On the mild-hybrid system, confirm the engine restarts cleanly and promptly during stop-start operation, as a sluggish or juddering restart can indicate a deteriorating 48V system or auxiliary battery. Finally, with child seats having prevented belt inspection at both tests, it is worth confirming the rear seatbelt retractors and buckles operate and lock off correctly without a child seat in place, as this has not been independently verified during the recorded MOT inspections.