FORD PUMA MOT Pass Rate
70.4% of 1,094 FORD PUMA MOT tests pass.
At 70.4%, The PUMA passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
The FORD PUMA passes 70.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD PUMA tested at 0–3 years pass 100.0% of the time, compared with just 64.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 32 | 23,637 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.1% | 222 | 24,281 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 64.0% | 840 | 82,513 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD PUMA
The most common reason the FORD PUMA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 66.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 66.0% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 45.9% | excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.7% | not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 31.3% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 16.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.2% | has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 12.5% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.1% | leaking |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | badly distorted |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate