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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Puma has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Ford Puma?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Ford Puma are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Ford Puma?

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 (2021)

170 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Puma

CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Puma. 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 is a genuinely reliable car for its age, with a 93.3% first-time pass rate that's well above the UK average of 80%. Only 3.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-related issues are not a concern for this model.

These Pumas average just over 21,000 miles at test, which is typical for a three-year-old car, and failures are rare at 0.14 per vehicle—most cars rack up only minor advisories (0.8 on average). If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile, but the numbers suggest this model deserves its reputation as a solid, low-hassle buy.

We have limited data for the 2021 Ford Puma — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–28k

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These stats describe 170 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 170 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 21.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 9.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 7.6%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% 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 →
📄 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 (85%)	144	95.1%	0.15

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Puma 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.

20,358

typical

12,887

low mileage

28,237

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Puma vehicles fall between 12,887 and 28,237 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,887 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.

✓ 12,887–28,237 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Pumas sit.

⚠ Over 38,119 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

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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