2022 Ford Puma ST 1.5L Petrol · OV22 TZT

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Ford Puma ST, conducted on 28 April 2025, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. While the MOT certificate confirms the car met the minimum statutory roadworthiness standards on the day of examination, the absence of any recorded advisories means no emerging wear items were flagged for the owner's attention. Given that this is the only MOT entry on file within the four-year window since the vehicle's registration, the maintenance trend must be considered neutral rather than demonstrably stable or improving; the record is simply too sparse to draw any longitudinal conclusions about mechanical condition. A buyer should therefore treat the clean test as a baseline rather than a guarantee of underlying health. The recorded mileage of 23,517 miles across an approximate four-year lifespan equates to an annual usage rate of around 5,879 miles, which is notably low for a modern passenger vehicle and particularly so for a sporting derivative such as the ST. Such low annual mileage suggests either predominantly short, infrequent journeys or extended periods of standing between uses, both of which carry their own mechanical implications. Short trips are particularly hard on engines and drivetrains as they prevent the oil from reaching optimal operating temperature, leading to accumulated moisture and fuel dilution in the lubricant, while long periods of inactivity can cause corrosion to set on brake discs, degradation of the 12V battery, and drying or perishing of rubber components throughout the vehicle. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection points should reflect this low-mileage and potential inactivity profile rather than high-wear concerns. The tyres should be examined carefully for sidewall cracking or perishing from age, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age irrespective of tread depth, and the manufacturing date code on the sidewall will confirm whether the original fitments may be due for replacement regardless of remaining tread. The brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion and the calipers checked for free operation, as seized calipers are a common consequence of prolonged standing. The 12V battery warrants a load test, given that low-mileage vehicles with frequent short journeys or extended inactivity commonly suffer from premature battery failure, and the charging system should be verified as functioning correctly. Beyond these standing-related concerns, time-based servicing items should be verified regardless of the low odometer reading. Engine oil and filter, brake fluid, coolant, and the transmission fluid should all be checked for condition and service interval compliance, as these fluids degrade with age rather than mileage alone. The service book or digital history should be reviewed for evidence of annual or time-based servicing in addition to mileage-based schedules, and a compression test or diagnostic scan would be prudent to confirm internal engine health given the likely prevalence of cold-start cycles. A thorough test drive should pay particular attention to any warning lights, hesitation from cold, unusual suspension clonks over uneven surfaces suggesting dry bushes, and any signs of fluid leaks from beneath the vehicle, all of which would warrant further specialist inspection prior to purchase.