2021 Ford Puma · 11,638 MOT tests
2021 Ford Puma reliability
2021 Ford Pumas fail 7.3% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Puma years (11,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- 7.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 23,693
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,638
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Ford Puma
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.7%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Brakes0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.67%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.5%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.4%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 0.33%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.37%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.35%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.27%)
Is a 2021 Ford Puma reliable?
2021 Ford Pumas fail 7.3% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Puma years (11,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Ford Puma MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.53% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Ford Puma have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Ford Puma shows 23,693 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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