Ford Puma: what fails at MOT
82,000 MOT tests on the Ford Puma in 2024, counted. 7.4% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
7.4% of Ford Puma tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 11.2%, so the Puma does better than most cars its age.
It fails most often on tyres (1.8% of tests), lights and electrics (1.2% of tests) and wipers, washers and windscreen (1% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,795 | 7.0% | 10.9% | 20,900 14,600 to 29,200 |
| 2020 | 36,579 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 26,000 18,500 to 34,500 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Ford Puma tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Puma | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 1.8% | 2.9% | Less than most |
| Lights and electrics | 1.2% | 1.7% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.0% | 1.8% | Less than most |
| Brakes | 0.7% | 1.1% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.3% | 0.3% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre1.5%
- Headlamp aim0.8%
- Washers0.8%
- Brake pads0.6%
- Tyre tread0.4%
- Wipers0.2%
- Engine warning light0.2%
- Brake discs0.1%
- Tyre pressure warning system0.1%
- Exhaust emissions0.1%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
- Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
- Washers: not working0.3%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
- Tyre: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge6.4%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.3%
- Brake pads: wearing thin3.2%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing3.0%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.5%
- Nail in tyre1.4%
- Tyre: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test0.5%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
Check a Ford Puma's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.