Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed 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 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed 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 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed 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 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 127 vehicles, the 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, 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 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed 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 X First Ed MHEV (2019)

127 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEV

CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2019 Ford Puma is a solid performer: a 90.8% first-time MOT pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, indicating above-average reliability. The 11.8% rate of dangerous defects is acceptably low, so you're not looking at inherent safety concerns with the model.

At just over 27,000 miles median, these cars have covered modest distances for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The 0.39 average failures per vehicle is reassuringly low, though advisories average 4.0 per car, suggesting minor wear items crop up—so budget for routine maintenance when you buy.

We have limited data for the 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 4.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 22k–34k

For context

These stats describe 127 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 127 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.8% 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%)	124	92.1%	0.4

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed 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.

27,156

typical

21,939

low mileage

34,418

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEV vehicles fall between 21,939 and 34,418 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,939 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.

✓ 21,939–34,418 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 46,464 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Ford Puma ST Line X First Ed MHEVs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 121 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 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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