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

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Is the Ford Puma St-line X MHEV reliable? We analysed 60,619 real MOT tests across 27,781 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 60,619 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.9%
Typical Mileage
25,473mi
Annual Mileage
6,534mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Puma St-line X 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 X MHEV.

Ford Puma St-line X MHEV Number Plates

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

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

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

93.3%
2023
93%
2022
92.1%
2021
90.9%
2020
90.6%
2019

Ford Puma St-line X MHEV Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 160

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

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

Low usage
4,373 mi/yr
Typical
6,534 mi/yr
Average
7,455 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,322 mi/yr

Ford Puma St-line X 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 X MHEV year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 3,948 93.3% 13,992 19,629 27,646
2022 14,315 93.0% 15,982 22,101 29,788
2021 19,192 92.1% 19,028 26,763 37,352
2020 21,255 90.9% 19,303 27,663 38,075
2019 53 90.6% 19,099 26,283 36,786

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

Based on 27,781 Ford Puma St-line X MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Ford Puma St-line X MHEV Mileage Distribution

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

Median
25,473 mi
75th Percentile
35,529 mi
95th Percentile
54,647 mi
Max Recorded
744,479 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

93.3% MOT pass rate from 3,948 tests

Year to avoid
2019

90.6% MOT pass rate from 53 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line X MHEV is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.3% across 3,948 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.6% — 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 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 X MHEV THIS CAR 91.9% 60,619 25,473 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
Mazda MX-3 63.9% 67,760 91,980 mi 35 yrs

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

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

The Ford Puma St-line X MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 60,619 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 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 X MHEV owner drives around 6,534 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 MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Puma St-line X MHEV reliable?
Based on 60,619 MOT tests, the Ford Puma St-line X MHEV has a 91.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Puma St-line X MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Puma St-line X MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Puma St-line X MHEV does around 6,534 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Puma St-line X MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Puma St-line X 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 X MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Puma St-line X MHEV is 2023 with a 93.3% pass rate across 3,948 tests.