2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Ford Puma MOT pass rate and common faults

25,411 MOT tests in 2024. 91.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time91.7%
Failed or needed repairs8.3%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 25,411 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 cords1.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    412 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    211 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    142 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working0.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    100 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.2%
  2. Brakes2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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 2020 Ford Puma?

In 2024, 91.7% of 2020 Ford Puma cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,411 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Ford Puma reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).