Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Ford Puma?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Ford Puma?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Ford Puma?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Ford Puma reliable?

Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles, the 2020 Ford Puma has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Ford Puma?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Ford Puma are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Ford Puma?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Puma (2020)

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Ford Puma

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2020 Ford Puma. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Ford Puma is a reliably solid performer, with an 85.1% first-time MOT pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. Only 6.7% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a buyer concerned about safety-critical failures.

At a median mileage of 25,407 miles for a four-year-old car, these Pumas are averaging around 6,300 miles per year—typical for the age and likely to mean less mechanical stress than harder-used examples. The low failure rate of 0.24 per vehicle suggests the Puma's powertrain and core components are holding up well, though advisories average 1.5 per test, so budget for minor maintenance items like worn brake pads or cabin filters when you inspect one.

We have limited data for the 2020 Ford Puma — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 16k–34k

For context

These stats describe 165 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 165 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 21.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 9.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 7.6%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (88%)	146	92.3%	0.23

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Ford Puma vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

25,407

typical

15,775

low mileage

33,521

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Ford Puma vehicles fall between 15,775 and 33,521 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,775 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,775–33,521 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Ford Pumas sit.

⚠ Over 45,253 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Ford Puma — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Ford Pumas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 128 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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