Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 693 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Puma ST Line Auto (2021)

693 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto

CarHunch analysed 693 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Ford Puma ST-Line Auto is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.5%—well above the UK average of 80%. Only 4.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety issues in this cohort.

At just under 20,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively fresh, and the low failure rate of 0.18 per vehicle reflects that youth. When you do encounter an advisory, it's typically minor wear rather than anything serious—average 1.0 per car—so if you're viewing one with a clean MOT history, you can buy with confidence, though a pre-purchase inspection of the brake and suspension components wouldn't hurt given they're the most common advisory areas across the Ford range.

The 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 693 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 693 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	676	94.6%	0.18

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,006 Ford Puma ST Line Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 20.8%

209

Blue 18.4%

185

Silver 17.9%

180

Black 17.1%

172

White 14%

141

Red 11.8%

119

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,940

typical

13,506

low mileage

28,607

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto vehicles fall between 13,506 and 28,607 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,506 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,506–28,607 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Autos sit.

⚠ Over 38,619 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Ford Puma ST Line Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 663 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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