Ford Puma ST Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Puma ST reliable? We analysed 11,376 real MOT tests across 6,149 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Puma ST is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Puma ST.
Ford Puma ST Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Puma ST. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Puma ST MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Puma ST to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Puma ST Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Puma ST models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Puma ST Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Puma ST owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Puma ST MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Puma ST year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,561 | 93.7% | 14,506 | 20,349 | 28,785 |
| 2022 | 4,544 | 93.5% | 16,742 | 22,594 | 29,903 |
| 2021 | 4,681 | 91.9% | 18,649 | 25,583 | 33,871 |
| 2020 | 255 | 93.7% | 16,260 | 23,293 | 30,530 |
How Long Does a Ford Puma ST Last?
Based on 6,149 Ford Puma ST vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Puma ST Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Puma ST MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Puma ST
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.7% MOT pass rate from 255 tests
91.9% MOT pass rate from 4,681 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Puma ST is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.7% across 255 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Puma ST Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Puma ST THIS CAR | 92.9% | 11,376 | 23,714 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Honda CRF250 X | 83.8% | 4,374 | 1,037 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Puma ST outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Puma STShould you buy a used Ford Puma ST?
The Ford Puma ST has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 11,376 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Puma ST with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Puma ST owner drives around 6,544 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.