2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X Mhev 1.0L Petrol · SA70 OCF

A persistent pattern of rear tyre wear on the outer edge has appeared across multiple MOT cycles, with the first recorded failure occurring on 2023-09-12 when both nearside and offside rear tyres were assessed as worn close to legal limits and accompanied by a front windscreen washer deficiency. Subsequent tests in 2024, 2025, and notably 2026-06-03 resulted in passes with no defects, indicating that the tyre condition was corrected between the 2023 failure and the 2024 test. The 2023 failure remains the sole instance of a non-passing result in the available history, placing the vehicle on a trajectory toward stable compliance once the initial adjustment period concluded. At 71,643 miles on a six-year-old platform, the vehicle accumulates approximately 12,000 miles annually, which is consistent with normal usage for its age and does not suggest abnormal acceleration or deceleration in mileage growth. The eight-month interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and the nearly five-month gap between 2025 and 2026, demonstrate regular adherence to scheduled inspections. There are no indicators in the record of prolonged standstill periods or sudden mileage spikes that might accelerate wear on critical components such as the suspension or drivetrain. The repeated rear tyre advisories pointing to outer-edge wear typically correlate with wheel alignment drift, differential bearing wear, or uneven tyre contact patches. When conducting a test drive, monitor the vehicle's behaviour through gentle cornering and note whether there is any tendency to pull to one side under load, which could signal continued geometric imbalance. The 2026-06-03 passing result confirms the tyres were compliant at that moment, but buyers should verify that proper alignment and suspension geometry were verified following the 2023 failure. The front windscreen washer issue raised in 2023-09-12 represents a separate concern as inadequate washer delivery compromises visibility, especially in wet or foggy conditions. During the test drive, inspect the washer spray output for consistency and duration; a weak or intermittent spray suggests the washer pump, reservoir, or nozzle may require servicing. Because this was the only non-advisory item among the three 2023 advisories and has not recurred in subsequent tests, its resolution prior to the 2024 pass appears to have been successful, yet it remains worth confirming the system functions correctly before finalising a purchase.