2020 Ford Puma First Ed Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,721 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Puma First Ed Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.5% in the 60-90k group versus 3.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 171 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 97 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 85 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 39 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 36 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 11 |
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 | 104 |
| 2 | Washers | 63 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 52 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 42 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 33 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 26 |
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 | 17.2% | 982 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.2% | 415 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.8% | 276 |
| 4 | Steering | 1.1% | 62 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 54 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 23 |
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 | 3,626 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,931 | 7.4% |
| 60-90k | 152 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,658 | 4.9% |
| Hybrid | 61 | 4.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 198 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 1,848 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 1,792 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 1,882 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Puma First Ed Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Puma First Ed Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 First Ed Mhevs pass their MOT?
95.1% of the 5,721 2020 Ford Puma First Ed Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Puma First Ed Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2020 Puma First Ed Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,721 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.