2020 Ford Puma Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,694 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Puma Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 95.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 60-90k group versus 2.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 33 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.9% | 32 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 8 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Wipers | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.2% | 156 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.4% | 91 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.7% | 80 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 12 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,331 | 2.5% |
| 30-60k | 322 | 9.3% |
| 60-90k | 33 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 565 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 555 | 3.1% |
| 2025 | 572 | 4.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Puma Auto
Before buying a 2020 Ford Puma Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 1.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Ford Puma Autos pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 1,694 2020 Ford Puma Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Puma Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 1.9% of tests, followed by tyres (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Puma Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,694 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.