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

Based on MOT data from 462 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, 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 Titanium Design 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 Titanium Design MHEV (2021)

462 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV

CarHunch analysed 462 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV. 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. 462 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV is a notably reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.3%—well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 4.5%, so safety isn't a concern for this cohort.

At just under 25,000 miles on average, these vehicles are low-mileage for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The real telling metric is that owners rack up only 0.14 failures per vehicle on average, suggesting the Puma's hybrid powertrain is living up to Ford's engineering; when you do find one, check the service history to ensure the mild-hybrid system and battery have been properly maintained.

The 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 18k–32k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 462 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 462 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% 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%)	454	95.5%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 468 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 28.6%

134

Silver 28.6%

134

White 21.4%

100

Blue 21.4%

100

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design 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.

24,191

typical

17,564

low mileage

32,085

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEV vehicles fall between 17,564 and 32,085 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,564 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.

✓ 17,564–32,085 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium Design MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 43,314 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

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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