2021 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 16,952 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.3% in the 60-90k group versus 3.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 437 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 297 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.7% | 284 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 112 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 34 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 34 |
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 | 337 |
| 2 | Washers | 240 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 152 |
| 4 | Wipers | 76 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 73 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 38 |
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 | 15.1% | 2,560 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.3% | 1,064 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 1,053 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 193 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 51 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 46 |
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 | 11,172 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 5,430 | 6.2% |
| 60-90k | 323 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 16,709 | 4.5% |
| Hybrid | 243 | 6.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 422 | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 8,191 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 8,335 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Puma St-Line Mhev
Before buying a 2021 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.6% 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 (1.8% 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 2021 Ford Puma St-Line Mhevs pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 16,952 2021 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Puma St-Line Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2021 Puma St-Line Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,952 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.