1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Ford Puma MOT pass rate and common faults

291 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 291 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes33.7%
  2. Suspension25.4%
  3. Lights & electrics19.9%
  4. Body & chassis16.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Ford Puma?

In 2024, 58.4% of 1999 Ford Puma cars passed their MOT first time, across 291 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Ford Puma?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Ford Puma reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).