2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford Puma MOT pass rate and common faults

184 MOT tests in 2024. 92.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time92.4%
Failed or needed repairs7.6%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  5. Driver's airbag: obviously inoperative0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  3. Brakes1.1%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  5. Steering rack: has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted)2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Ford Puma?

In 2024, 92.4% of 2019 Ford Puma cars passed their MOT first time, across 184 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Puma?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Ford Puma reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).