2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Ford Puma MOT pass rate and common faults

612 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 612 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.5%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension25.2%
  2. Brakes23.5%
  3. Lights & electrics17.5%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.4%
  8. Tyres4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Ford Puma?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2001 Ford Puma cars passed their MOT first time, across 612 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Ford Puma?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Ford Puma reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).