Comparison · small SUVs

Toyota C-HR vs Ford Puma: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 102 for the Toyota C-HR, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 140,927 real MOT tests in 2024.

Toyota C-HR

102About average
MOT tests84,467

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

By age

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

Age at testToyota C-HRFord Puma
3–5 years
102Above average
105Above average
6–9 years
101About average
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10–14 years––
15+ years–
101About average

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearToyota C-HRFord Puma
202191.1%92.1%
202088.2%91.7%
201985.3%92.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaToyota C-HRFord Puma
Lights & electrics6.52.5
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.91.8
Tyres4.23.2
Brakes1.62.3
Suspension0.51.2
Emissions & leaks0.00.9
Body & chassis0.10.6
Seat belts & airbags0.10.5

Toyota C-HR: top failures

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%

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 Toyota C-HR or the Ford Puma?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 102 for the Toyota C-HR, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Toyota C-HR and Ford Puma can be compared?

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

What fails most on each?

Toyota C-HR: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high.