2020 Ford Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,541 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.3% in the 60-90k group versus 4.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 51 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.6% | 25 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 22 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 12 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
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 | 19.7% | 304 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 243 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 74 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 16 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 11 |
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 | 840 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 658 | 7.4% |
| 60-90k | 35 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 509 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 501 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 531 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.3% 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.
- Visibility (1.6% 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.
- 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 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhevs pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 1,541 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by visibility (1.6%).
Does the 2020 Puma St-Line X Vignale Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,541 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.