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MOT statistics · 2023 tests

Ford Puma MOT pass rate, common failures and mileage

In 2023, 91.8% of 30,068 MOT tests on the Ford Puma ended in a pass, 15.3 points above the 76.5% average for all cars.

Pass rate
91.8%
All cars 76.5%
Tests
30,068
Initial MOTs in 2023
Mileage at 3
21k
Median; middle half 15k to 29k

Pass rate and mileage by age

Each row covers the Ford Puma MOT tests at that age. Mileage shows the median and the middle half of odometer readings, from the 25th to the 75th percentile.

AgePass rateMileage
221,932 tests
94.7%
19,000 · 13k to 25k
35,542 tests
93.9%
21,000 · 15k to 29k
21767 tests
63.0%
79,000 · 57k to 101k
22724 tests
61.7%
79,000 · 59k to 103k
23510 tests
66.1%
81,000 · 59k to 105k
24269 tests
61.0%
69,000 · 45k to 93k
Puma pass rateAll cars at that ageMiddle half of mileages

Most common MOT failures and advisories

How often each item came up, per 100 MOT tests on the Ford Puma. Advisories are things the tester noted that did not fail the car, often wear that will need attention soon. Follow an item to see what it means and how serious it is.

Failures

Corrosion near mountings
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mo
0.8in 100 tests
Brake pads
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
0.7in 100 tests
Tyres
A tyre cords visible or damaged
0.5in 100 tests
Corrosion in key areas
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is
0.5in 100 tests
Wiper blades
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
0.5in 100 tests
Headlight aim
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
0.4in 100 tests
Screen washers
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
0.4in 100 tests
Suspension and drive joints
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
0.4in 100 tests

Advisories and minor defects

Brake discs
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
6.6in 100 tests
Brake pads
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
3.8in 100 tests
Engine oil leaks
Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
1.9in 100 tests
Brake pipes
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
1.5in 100 tests
Tyre tread
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
1.1in 100 tests
Wheels
A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
0.8in 100 tests
Suspension bushes
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
0.8in 100 tests
Number plates
Number plate inscription missing or illegible
0.8in 100 tests

What to check on a used Puma

The parts that come up most often in Ford Puma MOTs, and how to look at them on a viewing.

  1. Brake discs and pads
    Ask when the discs and pads were last replaced, and look through the wheel for a raised lip on the edge of the disc.
  2. Oil leaks
    Look under the engine and gearbox, and at the ground where the car was parked, for fresh oil.
  3. Brake pipes and hoses
    Look underneath at the metal brake pipes for heavy rust, and at the rubber hoses for cracks or bulges.
  4. Tyres
    Check the tread across the full width of every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts and bulges in the sidewalls.
  5. Wheels
    Look for bent or cracked wheels, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel at speed.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate of the Ford Puma?
In 2023, 91.8% of 30,068 initial MOT tests on the Ford Puma ended in a pass, against 76.5% for all cars and light vans.
What fails most often on a Ford Puma MOT?
The most common failures were corrosion near mountings (0.8 in 100 tests), brake pads (0.7 in 100 tests), tyres (0.5 in 100 tests).
What is a normal mileage for a 3-year-old Ford Puma?
At 3 years old, the median Ford Puma at its MOT had covered 21,000 miles, and the middle half had between 15,000 and 29,000 miles.
What do MOT testers most often advise on a Ford Puma?
The most common advisories were brake discs (6.6 in 100 tests), brake pads (3.8 in 100 tests), engine oil leaks (1.9 in 100 tests).

Other Ford models

Overall MOT pass rate in 2023. Compare all Ford models or see every make.

Fiesta73.5%Focus74.4%Transit71.0%Kuga84.0%Mondeo72.4%Ka73.6%Ranger76.0%Ecosport87.0%Galaxy70.3%Fusion69.2%Puma91.8%Mustang85.2%Escort78.5%Edge87.6%

How these figures are made. We counted every initial MOT test (not retests) of cars and light vans in Great Britain in 2023 from the DVSA anonymised MOT dataset, 33,842,940 tests in all. Pass rate is the share of initial tests that ended in a pass, counting faults fixed during the test. Age is whole years from first registration to the test, so a car having its first MOT a few weeks early counts as 2.

Like-for-like pass rates average each model's pass rate at ages 3 to 10 with the same age mix for every model, so a model is not flattered by a young fleet or penalised by an old one. Models are grouped by the first word of the DVSA model name, and names that cover several models are left out.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RegTail's analysis of the DVSA anonymised MOT dataset, 2023 tests.