What the known faults on this Ford Puma typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2019–2025 Ford Puma is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,570–£10,650 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Hesitation or jerky shifts on 7-speed Powershift automatic
Inspect · With the engine warm, shift repeatedly between Park, Reverse, and Drive. Perform a quick pull-away test on the forecourt to feel for delayed engagement, shuddering, or harsh gear selection.
Tailgate and boot 'megabox' drainage water ingress
Inspect · Lift the boot floor and feel for damp in the megabox
SYNC 3 infotainment system freezing or black screen
Inspect · Start the ignition and test the touchscreen responsiveness. Cycle rapidly between radio, navigation, and settings. Engage reverse gear to check for camera lag or a black screen indicating APIM module failure.
Wet timing belt wear on 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV
Inspect · Ask for belt paperwork; inspect oil for belt debris
Creaking or clunking from front strut top mounts
Inspect · With the engine running and vehicle stationary, turn the steering wheel fully lock-to-lock. Listen for spring binding, groaning, or clunking noises from the front suspension turrets.
Rear brake corrosion from low usage on hybrid cars
Inspect · Inspect rear discs for scoring and lipping
Coolant leaks from expansion tank seams or return pipes
Inspect · Open the bonnet and inspect the plastic coolant expansion tank for hairline cracks along the moulding seams. Check the surrounding hoses and undertray for pink, crusty dried coolant residue.
48V mild-hybrid battery and start-stop faults
Inspect · Watch for stop-start refusing to engage and warning messages on start-up
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.