2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5L Petrol · PY70 JJL

The defining story of this 2020 Ford Puma ST is a recent and clear escalation in tyre-related deterioration and one significant rear brake event, with the most recent test on 2026-08-03 returning a pass accompanied by two advisories for a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit on its edge and an offside rear tyre showing damage and perishing. The pattern across the four recorded tests demonstrates a vehicle that was clean through to early 2025, then suffered a Dangerous failure on 2025-01-27 centred on the central rear brake pads being worn below 1.5 mm and a nearside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords, alongside a loose rear bumper. A retest within a day passed but retained advisories for cuts to both front tyres and taped rear bumper repairs. By late August 2025 the offside front tyre had deteriorated to the point of a Major failure for a sidewall cut reaching the ply or cords, accompanied by a defective rear fog lamp lens, and the nearside front tyre was again flagged as worn close to the legal limit. This sequence points to a car whose consumables, particularly the tyres and rear braking components, have been driven hard or neglected in the recent period rather than showing gradual uniform wear. Against an age of roughly six years, the recorded 36,773 miles equates to around 6,129 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a Puma ST of this generation and suggests no extended lay-up or abnormally high accumulation. The testing cadence is also unremarkable, with annual entries from late 2024 onwards and no multi-year gaps that would raise concerns about standing-related issues such as brake disc corrosion, fluid degradation, or dormant fault development. The mileage profile therefore supports a mechanical baseline of normal component wear rates, meaning the tyre and brake failures observed in 2025 cannot reasonably be attributed to either very low or unusually high mileage, and instead reflect the specific demands placed on the consumable surfaces during that period. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection items are the tyres and rear braking system, which together account for every Major and Dangerous defect recorded. A close visual inspection of all four tyres should be carried out, paying particular attention to the nearside front inner and outer edges for uneven wear patterns that could indicate an alignment, camber, or suspension geometry issue rather than simple rotation, and to the sidewalls of both front tyres for any cuts, bulges, or exposed cord. On a test drive, listen for any knocks or clonks from the front suspension over speed humps and rough surfaces, as the ST specification uses stiffer dampers and bushes that can transmit wear noises more readily, and check for steering pull or vibration through the wheel which may point to distorted brake discs or uneven tyre wear. The rear brake system warrants a physical check of pad material thickness through the wheel spokes, and any pulsing or grinding under firm pedal application would suggest the rear discs may also require replacement following the pad wear event. Additional areas worth focused attention include the rear fog lamp lens and the rear bumper mounting, both of which were flagged in 2025 and could indicate previous light rear-end contact or a loose body mounting. Examine the rear fog lamp output from a following position to confirm even red illumination without water ingress or condensation, and push gently on the rear bumper corners to verify secure attachment rather than taped or clipped fixings. Given that the vehicle passed cleanly on 2025-09-02 and 2026-08-03 apart from tyre advisories, there is no recorded concern over corrosion, suspension components, exhaust integrity, or structural items, but a buyer should still carry out the usual checks for oil leaks from the 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine, coolant condition, and any warning lights on the dashboard during a stationary start-up and a sustained drive. Overall, the mechanical risk profile is concentrated on consumables rather than structural integrity, and with a fresh set of tyres and confirmation of the rear brake condition, this Puma ST should present a sound basis for purchase.