2022 Ford Puma St — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,266 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Puma St, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 105 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.6% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 18 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 44 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 31 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 18 |
| 5 | Washers | 18 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 13 |
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 | 17.4% | 569 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.8% | 256 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 168 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 33 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 31 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 17 |
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 | 2,687 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 567 | 7.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 235 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 3,030 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Puma St
Before buying a 2022 Ford Puma St, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% 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 (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.6% 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.
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 2022 Ford Puma Sts pass their MOT?
95.2% of the 3,266 2022 Ford Puma St MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Puma St?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.8%).
Does the 2022 Puma St get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 7.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,266 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.