Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 72 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Puma ST MHEV 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 MHEV Auto.
Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 92.2% | 11,050 | 21,742 | 34,980 |
Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto 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 MHEV Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 64 tests.
How Does the Ford Puma ST MHEV 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 MHEV Auto THIS CAR | 93.1% | 72 | 19,280 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 Adv 350 A-p | 98.4% | 127 | 4,753 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 72 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Puma ST MHEV Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.