Comparison · small SUVs

Nissan Juke vs Ford Puma: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 357,543 real MOT tests in 2024.

Nissan Juke

93Below average
MOT tests301,083

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testNissan JukeFord Puma
3–5 years
101About average
105Above average
6–9 years
96Below average
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10–14 years
85Well below average
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15+ years–
101About average

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearNissan JukeFord Puma
202190.7%92.1%
202086.1%91.7%
201984.0%92.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaNissan JukeFord Puma
Suspension14.41.2
Brakes9.02.3
Lights & electrics8.02.5
Tyres6.53.2
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.21.8
Steering5.80.1
Emissions & leaks3.30.9
Body & chassis2.60.6

Nissan Juke: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

Ford Puma: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Nissan Juke or the Ford Puma?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Nissan Juke and Ford Puma can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Nissan Juke had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Ford Puma in 3.

What fails most on each?

Nissan Juke: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high.