2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Ford Puma MOT pass rate and common faults

28,777 MOT tests in 2024. 92.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time92.1%
Failed or needed repairs7.9%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 28,777 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    262 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    201 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    177 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    84 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2021 Ford Puma?

In 2024, 92.1% of 2021 Ford Puma cars passed their MOT first time, across 28,777 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Puma?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Ford Puma reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).