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

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Is the Ford Puma St-line MHEV reliable? We analysed 51,156 real MOT tests across 23,322 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 51,156 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.4%
Typical Mileage
25,549mi
Annual Mileage
6,634mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Puma St-line MHEV 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 MHEV.

Ford Puma St-line MHEV Number Plates

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Ford Puma St-line MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

93.4%
2023
92.3%
2022
93.1%
2021
91.5%
2020

Ford Puma St-line MHEV Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 438
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 89
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 88

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

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

Low usage
4,440 mi/yr
Typical
6,634 mi/yr
Average
7,537 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,529 mi/yr

Ford Puma St-line MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 2,799 93.4% 14,350 20,446 28,109
2022 10,463 92.3% 16,036 22,332 30,648
2021 18,458 93.1% 18,389 25,880 35,516
2020 17,728 91.5% 19,486 27,802 38,154

How Long Does a Ford Puma St-line MHEV Last?

Based on 23,322 Ford Puma St-line MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Puma St-line MHEV Mileage Distribution

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

Median
25,549 mi
75th Percentile
35,389 mi
95th Percentile
54,696 mi
Max Recorded
777,777 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Puma St-line MHEV

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

Best year
2023

93.4% MOT pass rate from 2,799 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.5% MOT pass rate from 17,728 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line MHEV is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 2,799 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.5% — 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 MHEV 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 MHEV THIS CAR 92.4% 51,156 25,549 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
MG Bgt 75.2% 23,228 42,553 mi 60 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Puma St-line MHEV?

The Ford Puma St-line MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.4% across 51,156 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-line MHEV 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 MHEV owner drives around 6,634 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 MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Puma St-line MHEV reliable?
Based on 51,156 MOT tests, the Ford Puma St-line MHEV has a 92.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Puma St-line MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Puma St-line MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Puma St-line MHEV does around 6,634 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Puma St-line MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Puma St-line MHEV?
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 MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line MHEV is 2023 with a 93.4% pass rate across 2,799 tests.