In 2025, 65,653 Ford Puma cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 91% passed first time, compared with 87% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Puma about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 77 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 92% of Pumas passed first time (all cars that age: 88%). By 5 years, that figure is 89% (all cars: 86%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 3 to 4 years.
Ford Puma All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Puma passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 26,148 | 92% | 88% | 21,824.9959461527 |
| 4 years | 17,690 | 92% | 87% | 30,276.107518372 |
| 5 years | 18,304 | 89% | 86% | 35,310.7536057692 |
What fails most on a Ford Puma
The area that lets the Puma down most, relative to other cars, is seat belts and airbags: 0.4% of tests failed on it, 1.3 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and body and structure.
Share of Puma tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.3% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.0% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 1.3% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 1.0% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 0.9% |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | Tyres | 0.6% |
What to check when buying a used Puma
Based on where the Puma fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Puma
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a PumaFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Puma?
In 2025, 91% of Ford Puma cars passed their MOT first time, across 65,653 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 87%.
What do Ford Puma cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (2.3% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.0% of tests); windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (1.3% of tests).
Other Ford models
Ford Fiesta (65%), Ford Focus (67%), Ford Kuga (78%), Ford Transit (62%), Ford Mondeo (67%), Ford Ka (66%). All Ford models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.