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

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Is the Ford Puma St-line X Auto reliable? We analysed 4,741 real MOT tests across 1,511 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,741 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.4%
Typical Mileage
22,887mi
Annual Mileage
5,388mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Puma St-line X Auto 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 X Auto.

Ford Puma St-line X Auto Number Plates

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

Ford Puma St-line X Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92%
2021
91%
2020

Ford Puma St-line X Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13

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

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

Low usage
3,274 mi/yr
Typical
5,388 mi/yr
Average
6,374 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,208 mi/yr

Ford Puma St-line X Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 2,448 92.0% 14,726 21,230 29,844
2020 2,155 91.0% 15,927 24,052 34,030

How Long Does a Ford Puma St-line X Auto Last?

Based on 1,511 Ford Puma St-line X Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Puma St-line X Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
22,887 mi
75th Percentile
32,031 mi
95th Percentile
49,495 mi
Max Recorded
183,710 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Puma St-line X Auto

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

Best year
2021

92.0% MOT pass rate from 2,448 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.0% MOT pass rate from 2,155 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line X Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 2,448 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — 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 X Auto 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 X Auto THIS CAR 91.4% 4,741 22,887 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
Caterham Unknown 88.6% 6,813 5,804 mi 17 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Puma St-line X Auto?

The Ford Puma St-line X Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 4,741 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 X Auto 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 X Auto owner drives around 5,388 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 X Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Puma St-line X Auto reliable?
Based on 4,741 MOT tests, the Ford Puma St-line X Auto has a 91.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Puma St-line X Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Puma St-line X Auto do per year?
The typical Ford Puma St-line X Auto does around 5,388 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Puma St-line X Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Puma St-line X Auto?
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 X Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line X Auto is 2021 with a 92.0% pass rate across 2,448 tests.