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

Based on MOT data from 4,522 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, 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 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 MHEV (2021)

4,522 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma Titanium MHEV

CarHunch analysed 4,522 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma Titanium MHEV. 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 mHEV is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 93.8% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 4.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This mild-hybrid model shows consistent results across the fleet with petrol variants maintaining the same 93.8% pass rate.

At a median mileage of 24,702 miles for vehicles of this age, these Pumas are running exactly as you'd expect, and they're racking up fewer than 0.2 failures per test on average. The typical advisory count of 1.0 per vehicle is modest, suggesting that when issues do emerge they tend to be minor wear items rather than structural problems—so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and fluid condition rather than bracing for hidden damage.

The 2021 Ford Puma Titanium MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 17k–35k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 4,522 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 4,522 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	4,430	94.5%	0.18

Colour Breakdown

Based on 33,560 Ford Puma Titanium MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.1%

7,076

Silver 20.9%

7,019

Black 19.2%

6,441

Grey 16.3%

5,454

White 14.3%

4,807

Red 8.2%

2,763

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium 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.

24,702

typical

16,752

low mileage

35,311

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma Titanium MHEV vehicles fall between 16,752 and 35,311 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,752 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.

✓ 16,752–35,311 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Puma Titanium MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 47,669 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 MHEV — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 4,417 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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