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Ford Puma St-line Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Puma St-line reliable? We analysed 4,721 real MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,721 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.4%
Typical Mileage
27,823mi
Annual Mileage
6,671mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Puma St-line 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-line.

Ford Puma St-line Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Puma St-line. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Puma St-line MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Puma St-line to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.1%
2021
90.4%
2020

Ford Puma St-line Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Puma St-line models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23

Ford Puma St-line Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Puma St-line owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,429 mi/yr
Typical
6,671 mi/yr
Average
7,506 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,616 mi/yr

Ford Puma St-line MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Puma St-line year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 71 90.1% 12,934 19,440 28,754
2020 4,545 90.4% 19,666 27,726 37,897

How Long Does a Ford Puma St-line Last?

Based on 1,358 Ford Puma St-line vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Puma St-line Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Puma St-line MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
27,823 mi
75th Percentile
38,089 mi
95th Percentile
55,160 mi
Max Recorded
87,152 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Puma St-line

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

90.4% MOT pass rate from 4,545 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.1% MOT pass rate from 71 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 4,545 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.1% — 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-line 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-line THIS CAR 90.4% 4,721 27,823 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
Mini Countryman Cooper Sd 85.5% 5,905 66,851 mi 15 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Puma St-line outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Puma St-line?

The Ford Puma St-line has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.4% across 4,721 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Puma St-line 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-line owner drives around 6,671 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.

Ford Puma St-line — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Puma St-line reliable?
Based on 4,721 MOT tests, the Ford Puma St-line has a 90.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Puma St-line?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Puma St-line do per year?
The typical Ford Puma St-line does around 6,671 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Puma St-line last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Puma St-line?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Puma St-line?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line is 2020 with a 90.4% pass rate across 4,545 tests.