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

Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.9%, 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 Vignale 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 Vignale MHEV (2021)

174 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale MHEV

CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale 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 2021 Ford Puma is a genuinely reliable proposition: 94.9% of examples pass first time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—low enough not to be a buyer concern. The petrol engines (which make up the entire cohort) are particularly solid, with a 95.0% pass rate.

At 21,856 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the very low failure rate of just 0.17 per vehicle. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on the 1.4 advisories per car typically recorded—mostly minor wear items—and you'll have a car that should sail through its MOTs for years.

We have limited data for the 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale MHEV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

94.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 16k–30k

For context

These stats describe 174 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 174 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.3% 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 (97%)	168	95%	0.17

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale 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.

21,856

typical

16,119

low mileage

29,595

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale MHEV vehicles fall between 16,119 and 29,595 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,119 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.

✓ 16,119–29,595 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 39,953 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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