Ford Pumas built around 2022 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
Key figure
7% of MOT tests on Ford Pumas built around 2022 ended in a fail (retests included), against 10% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Ford Pumas built around 2022 involves the tyres.
Before you view it
The Ford Puma's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Puma's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
11.0% fail rate, built around 2020 (5 years old)
Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 8 MOTs, 12.8%)
27.9% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)
Likely between 25.0% and 31.1%
Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ford Puma.
See every build year for the Ford PumaSide-by-side
Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.
| Generation | Rating | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mk1 (2020-present) | No ratingToo close to call between ratings | 11.0%built around 2020 (5 years old)from 16,246 MOT tests at this age |
| Older models (before 2005) | No rating | 27.9%likely between 25.0% and 31.1%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 831 MOT tests at this age |
Each row is one generation of the Puma, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.
By age
This chart combines every Ford Puma ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 3-year-old Ford Pumas, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Brake pads wearing thin
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
Based on 34,927 MOT tests on 3-year-old Ford Pumas, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 3-year-old Ford Pumas notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 2,744 MOT tests on Ford Puma cars built around 2022 (3 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Ford Puma.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
20 of the 30 Ford Puma recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Ford Puma on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
4,494 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.3%, against 0.8% for the Ford Puma.
4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer dangerous faults: 1.2%, against 2.2% for the Ford Puma.
4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 6.9% for the Ford Puma, both built around 2022.
2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Common questions
Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Ford Puma across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 34,927 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
