Ford Puma St-Line
From 1,325 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 24 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 24 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 3 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63% of Puma St-Line failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Puma St-Lines tested had between 18,259 and 32,312 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,094 median miles, the Puma St-Line has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Puma St-Line MOT pass rate?
The Ford Puma St-Line has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,325 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Puma St-Line?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Puma St-Line is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Puma St-Line at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Puma St-Line is 25,094 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,259 and 32,312 miles.
Buying a used Puma St-Line?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.