FORD PUMA MOT pass rate
93.7% of 96,367 FORD PUMA MOT tests pass.
The PUMA passes its MOT 93.7% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD PUMA passes its MOT 93.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Own this FORD PUMA?
This is the average across every FORD PUMA in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.
How to check and keep your FORD’s service history →
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD PUMA tested at 0–3 years pass 95.6% of the time, compared with just 64.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.6% | 38,768 | 22,128 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.3% | 54,041 | 27,280 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 64.7% | 3,557 | 79,484 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD PUMA
The most common reason the FORD PUMA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 31.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 31.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.8% | Too high |
| Brakes | 23.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 15.6% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.0% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD PUMA?
- 93.7% of FORD PUMA MOT tests pass, based on 96,367 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD PUMA?
- The most common reason the FORD PUMA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 31.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the FORD PUMA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.