Ford Puma MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Puma. Check any Puma by registration number below.

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71.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.9%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Puma — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Puma has an average MOT pass rate of 71.3%, which is 13.9 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Puma on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford Puma fails its MOT are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.. If you are preparing your Puma for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Puma, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Puma performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 287 vehicles

99.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2021

Based on 441 vehicles

94.8%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

4.6%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

2020

Based on 457 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2019

Based on 18,000 vehicles

0.9%Poor

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

2007

Based on 64 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

2002

Based on 1,248 vehicles

62.4%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

21.7%

2001

Based on 1,626 vehicles

66.4%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

18.9%

2000

Based on 1,489 vehicles

65.5%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

25.3%

1999

Based on 1,074 vehicles

63.1%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

25.8%

1998

Based on 534 vehicles

58.1%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

29.9%

1997

Based on 809 vehicles

82.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

36.5%

1996

Based on 55 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

0

Based on 3,288 vehicles

70.7%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Puma

The most common reasons a Ford Puma fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

17.3%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

8.3%

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

4.3%

Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement

4.3%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

4.2%

Ford Puma Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

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Ford Puma — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Puma MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Puma?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Puma is 71.3% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Puma?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Puma are: Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (17.3%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (8.3%), Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. (4.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Puma reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 71.3%, the Ford Puma is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Puma?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Puma?

Typical mileage for the Ford Puma: 40,350 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Puma to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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