Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Puma Titanium 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 Titanium 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 Titanium 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 Titanium Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 714 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, 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 Titanium 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 Titanium Auto (2021)

714 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma Titanium Auto

CarHunch analysed 714 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium 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 Titanium Auto is noticeably more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.0% first-time MOT pass rate against the national benchmark of 80%—a solid 13-point margin. Dangerous defects are uncommon, occurring in just 5.0% of vehicles tested, so safety concerns are minimal.

At 19,620 miles median for a three-year-old car, these Pumas are running well within typical mileage expectations, and the low failure rate of 0.19 per vehicle confirms the model's durability so far. Check suspension and trim components during your pre-purchase inspection, as the 1.0 advisory-per-vehicle average suggests minor wear items are starting to appear—nothing serious, but worth factoring into your long-term ownership costs.

The 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 12k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 714 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 714 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 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%)	704	94.3%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,282 Ford Puma Titanium Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 20.4%

262

Blue 19.3%

248

Black 17.6%

225

Grey 14.4%

185

Red 14.4%

184

White 13.9%

178

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium 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.

19,620

typical

12,281

low mileage

29,482

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Auto vehicles fall between 12,281 and 29,482 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,281 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.

✓ 12,281–29,482 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Autos sit.

⚠ Over 39,800 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 Titanium Auto — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 691 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

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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