2020 Ford Puma ST-Line Mhev 1.0L Petrol · OY70 YVC

A clean, unbroken run of MOT passes defines this Puma's recorded history, with three consecutive tests on 5 October 2023, 12 October 2024 and 11 October 2025 all resulting in passes and, notably, not a single advisory item recorded across any of them. That is a relatively strong profile for a six-year-old vehicle: many cars of this age begin accumulating advisory notes on suspension bushes, brake disc wear or minor corrosion, yet nothing of the sort appears here. It must be stressed that MOT records demonstrate roadworthiness on the day of each test only; they cannot confirm the vehicle has been well maintained or is free of developing faults between tests, and the absence of advisories is an observation about the record rather than a guarantee of condition. The recorded mileage of 59,673 miles equates to roughly 9,946 miles per year, which is close to the UK average and suggests regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or unusually heavy accumulation. The annual test dates falling in October each year, with no gaps in the testing sequence, support a picture of continuous use. Mechanically, this usage pattern means the vehicle will have experienced normal wear cycles on consumables such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and suspension components, but without the accelerated deterioration sometimes seen on high-mileage examples or the seal and corrosion issues associated with cars left idle for extended periods. Given the absence of any flagged defects, buyer checks should focus on the areas an MOT does not fully interrogate. On a test drive, listen for knocks or clonks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn drop links or bush deterioration not yet severe enough to attract an advisory, and check for any steering pull or vibration under braking that might suggest uneven disc wear or a binding caliper. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost mild-hybrid powertrain warrants particular attention: confirm smooth engine operation from cold, listen for any rattle on start-up that could point to timing belt wear (this engine uses a wet belt design with a defined replacement schedule), and verify the 48-volt mild-hybrid system operates without warning lights. Prospective buyers should request evidence of servicing consistent with Ford's schedule, particularly oil changes using the correct specification, since the MOT history alone says nothing about maintenance between tests. A pre-purchase inspection covering the wet belt condition, brake component measurements and a diagnostic scan of the hybrid system would provide reassurance beyond what the clean but limited MOT record can offer.