2021 Ford Puma ST-Line X Mhev MOT pass rate: 94.1% (14,258 tests)
Is the 2021 Puma ST-Line X Mhev getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.3% +3.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 93.9% +3.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 Puma ST-Line X Mhev
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 606 | 48.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 195 | 15.6% |
| 3 | Visibility | 156 | 12.5% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 89 | 7.1% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 62 | 5.0% |
| 6 | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 37 | 3.0% |
All Puma ST-Line X Mhev years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,625 | 92.7% | +2.8 pts | 26,594 |
| 2021 (this page) | 14,258 | 94.1% | +3.7 pts | 25,541 |
| 2022 | 9,887 | 95.1% | +3.8 pts | 20,849 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Ford Puma ST-Line X Mhev reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 94.1% of their MOT tests (14,258 tests, 2023–2025), +3.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 25,541 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 Puma ST-Line X Mhev?
The median tested example shows 25,541 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.