2020 Ford Puma Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,051 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Puma Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.8% in the 90-120k group versus 3.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 196 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 123 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.7% | 101 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 51 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 34 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 25 |
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 | 96 |
| 2 | Washers | 82 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 49 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 46 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 33 |
| 6 | Wipers | 27 |
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 | 14.8% | 898 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.3% | 383 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 273 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 57 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 44 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 39 |
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 | 3,751 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,966 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 287 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 45 | 17.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,960 | 6.3% |
| Hybrid | 91 | 4.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,996 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 2,010 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 2,041 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Puma Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Puma Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% 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 (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.7% 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 Mhevs pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 6,051 2020 Ford Puma Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Puma Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2020 Puma Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 17.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,051 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.