2022 Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale Mhev 1.0L Petrol · MX22 TDO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable as no major mechanical failures were recorded during the 2025 test. However, the 2026 result introduced an advisory regarding slight cracking or perishing on both rear tyres, indicating that the rubber is beginning to degrade due to age and stationary time rather than mileage-related wear. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,900 miles per year. Between the March 2025 test at 9,103 miles and the 2026 test at 11,635 miles, the car covered only 2,532 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle spends long periods stationary, which explains the lack of wear on the drivetrain and suspension but can lead to the aforementioned degradation of rubber-based components like the tyres. A buyer should physically inspect the rear tyres for sidewall cracking or dry rot as noted in the 2026 advisory. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting which often occurs when a car sits unused for long periods. Verifying the condition of fluids and seals is essential to ensure that the low usage frequency has not led to moisture ingress or seal shrinkage within the hybrid system.