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

Based on MOT data from 307 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.6%, 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 Titanium Design MHEV 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 Design MHEV Auto (2021)

307 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 307 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 307 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Ford Puma is a genuinely reliable prospect, with a 94.7% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.9% of the fleet. The petrol engines are showing consistent performance across the board with no notable weak spots.

At 20,000 median miles for a three-year-old car, these Pumas have covered typical mileage, and the numbers tell you why they're passing so cleanly: only 0.11 failures per vehicle and 0.8 advisories suggest the hybrid drivetrain and Ford's engineering are holding up well. When you're evaluating one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the hybrid battery and electrical systems rather than mechanical wear—that's where future costs are most likely to hide.

The 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 307 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 307 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	301	96.6%	0.11

Colour Breakdown

Based on 319 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 23.5%

Silver 23.5%

White 15.4%

Blue 15.4%

Grey 11.3%

Red 11%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV 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.

20,346

typical

14,107

low mileage

27,948

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 14,107 and 27,948 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,107 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.

✓ 14,107–27,948 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 37,729 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

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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