2019 Ford Puma — MOT failures & pass rate
776 MOT tests on the 2019 Ford Puma are in this dataset, and 93.2% of them passed. That is 2.2 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.0%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests against 1.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tyre pressure monitoring system, headlamp aim and brake pads — tyre pressure monitoring system alone was recorded 18 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 1.1% of tests failed in 2022 against 14.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 18 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 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 | 21.4% | 166 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 134 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 31 |
| 4 | Steering | 2.1% | 16 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 11 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 8 |
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 | 453 | 2.4% |
| 30-60k | 295 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 177 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 187 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 195 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 216 | 14.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Puma
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.6% 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 2019 Ford Pumas pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 776 2019 Ford Puma MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Puma?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.6%).
Does the 2019 Puma get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 776 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.