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

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 Design MHEV?

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 Design MHEV?

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 Design MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 844 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, 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 Design MHEV?

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 Design MHEV (2021)

844 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEV

CarHunch analysed 844 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEV. 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 Design MHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 94.8%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 4% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a buyer. Across 844 vehicles tested, the petrol engine variant shows consistent performance with that same 94.8% pass rate.

At a median mileage of 24,113 miles for a three-year-old car, these Pumas are running light, which explains why they average just 0.13 failures per vehicle and 1.0 advisory per vehicle at MOT. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully—these low-mileage examples should still be mechanically fresh, but verify that routine maintenance hasn't been skipped.

The 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 18k–32k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 844 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 844 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4% 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%)	829	95.6%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 849 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 36%

306

Blue 35.8%

304

White 21.2%

180

Silver 6.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEV 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.

24,113

typical

17,926

low mileage

31,836

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEV vehicles fall between 17,926 and 31,836 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,926 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.

✓ 17,926–31,836 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line Design MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 42,978 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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