2020 Ford Puma St-Line X First Ed Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 16,437 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X First Ed Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.0% in the 60-90k group versus 5.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 623 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 281 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 223 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 184 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 108 |
| 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 | Brake pads | 234 |
| 2 | Washers | 188 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 149 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 125 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 117 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 111 |
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 | 19.1% | 3,140 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 2,629 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 976 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.3% | 218 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 204 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 162 |
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 | 10,543 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 5,554 | 10.0% |
| 60-90k | 318 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 16,238 | 7.0% |
| Hybrid | 199 | 12.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 376 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 5,373 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 5,213 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 5,475 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Puma St-Line X First Ed Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X First Ed Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.8% 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 (1.7% 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.
- Visibility (1.4% 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 St-Line X First Ed Mhevs pass their MOT?
93.0% of the 16,437 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X First Ed Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X First Ed Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by brakes (1.7%).
Does the 2020 Puma St-Line X First Ed Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,437 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.