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

Based on MOT data from 859 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, 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 X 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 X Auto (2021)

859 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Auto

CarHunch analysed 859 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X 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 X Auto is a strong performer, with a 93.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—indicating good structural and safety integrity across this cohort. Petrol variants (which make up the vast majority here) maintain that same 93.0% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator for this model.

These cars are running at a sensible 20,234 miles median for their age, and when failures do occur they're minor—averaging just 0.19 per vehicle against 1.2 advisories, which are typically maintenance items rather than faults. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully, as the low failure rate suggests owners who maintain them properly are rewarded with trouble-free MOTs.

The 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 15k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 859 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 859 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.5% 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 (99%)	849	94.4%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,489 Ford Puma ST Line X Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25%

372

Blue 22.9%

341

Red 15.9%

237

Black 13%

194

Silver 12.1%

180

White 11.1%

165

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X 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.

20,234

typical

14,512

low mileage

28,134

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Auto vehicles fall between 14,512 and 28,134 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,512 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.

✓ 14,512–28,134 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Autos sit.

⚠ Over 37,980 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 X Auto — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 839 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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