Ford Puma years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

91,786 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2020–2023 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

All 4 Ford Puma years have MOT pass rates above the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use yearNone
Above the average for their first-use year2020–2023
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

91.6%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 91.4% to 91.8%.

Ford Puma, all years91.6%
Same-age average, all vehicles87.5%

In 2025, 91.6% of the 91,786 initial MOT tests on Ford Puma cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 87.5%. That is 4.1 points above the same-age average.

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Ford Puma MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2023age 2	2,26317,300	94.7%±1.0	+3.1 ptsall: 91.6%
2022age 3	35,33720,000	92.4%±0.3	+3.9 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	28,31827,700	92.6%±0.4	+5.4 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	25,86833,100	89.1%±0.4	+3.1 ptsall: 86.0%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Puma problems at the MOT

Share of the 7,714 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Tyres43.6%
Lights and electrics20.6%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors17.0%
Brakes14.6%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a Puma

Based on the areas where Ford Puma MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Tyres
In 43.6% of failed Puma tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Lights and electrics
In 20.6% of failed Puma tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 17.0% of failed Puma tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers. The blades should clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Brakes
In 14.6% of failed Puma tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Ford Puma questions

Which Ford Puma years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2020–2023. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Ford Puma reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 91.6% of initial MOT tests on Ford Puma cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 87.5%. That is 4.1 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Ford Puma problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are tyres (in 43.6% of failed tests), lights and electrics (in 20.6% of failed tests) and windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 17.0% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Ford Puma?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Ford Puma cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 20,000 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Puma's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Ford Puma

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Ford models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 25 Ford models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Ford Puma cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count