2021 Ford Puma Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,756 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Ford Puma Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.0% in the 90-120k group versus 3.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.8% | 306 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 244 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 188 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 86 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 44 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 38 |
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 | 231 |
| 2 | Washers | 141 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 100 |
| 4 | Wipers | 79 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 73 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 31 |
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 | 13.8% | 1,489 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.6% | 712 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 487 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 99 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 85 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 37 |
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 | 6,757 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 3,368 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 569 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 60 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 10,619 | 5.3% |
| Hybrid | 137 | 7.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 306 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 5,295 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 5,153 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Puma Mhev
Before buying a 2021 Ford Puma Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.8% 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 (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.8% 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 Mhevs pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 10,756 2021 Ford Puma Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Puma Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).
Does the 2021 Puma Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,756 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.