Common problems by part

Ford Puma brakes problems

DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 90,734 MOT tests · Updated 7 Oct 2026

At 3 years, 0.8 in 100 MOT tests of the Ford Puma failed on brakes, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 90,734 MOT tests) ^[1].

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Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 735 MOT tests with a fail
By age: seen at 3 ages from 3 to 5 years, 171,401 MOT tests
Most common fail: Brake pads under 1.5 mm, 0.6 per 100 MOT tests

Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.

What the MOT tests show

What we know

0.8 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.

Why it matters

A brakes fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated dangerous by DVSA.

What to check

Look through the wheels at the discs for a deep lip or heavy scoring, and check the brake pipes under the car for flaky rust. On the drive the car should stop straight with no pull or judder.

Ford Puma brakes fails by age

Fails per 100 MOT tests by age, all first-use years pooled. Ford Puma All class 4 vehicles the same age

Age	MOT tests	Fails per 100	All class 4 vehicles the same age
3	90,734	0.8	1.7
4	54,538	1.3	2.2
5	26,129	2.4	2.8

All first-use years of the Ford Puma pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.

What fails in the brakes at 3 years

Fails

Brake pads under 1.5 mm: 0.6 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.0. Replace brake pads: estimated £72–£174 (0.6–1.2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £25–£80) Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick MOT fail
Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Replace brake discs and pads: estimated £148–£376 (1–2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £70–£220) Brake disc significantly and obviously worn MOT fail
Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace brake discs and pads: estimated £148–£376 (1–2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £70–£220) Service brake excessively fluctuating MOT fail
Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened: 0.0 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace brake discs and pads: estimated £148–£376 (1–2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £70–£220) Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened MOT fail

Advisories (not fails)

Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened: 3.8 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 3.9. Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MOT advisory
Brake pads: wearing thin: 3.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 4.8. Brake pad(s) wearing thin MOT advisory
Brake discs: worn, but not excessively: 0.5 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.1. Brake disc worn, but not excessively MOT advisory
Brake fluid: close to minimum mark: 0.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Brake fluid close to minimum mark MOT advisory

Replace brake discs and pads cost

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How to check on a test drive

Look through the wheels at the discs for a deep lip or heavy scoring, and check the brake pipes under the car for flaky rust. On the drive the car should stop straight with no pull or judder.

The most common advisory here in MOT records: Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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Brakes on rival models

Volkswagen T-Roc brakes problems: 0.8 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.8 for the Ford Puma (78,552 MOT tests)
Nissan Juke brakes problems: 1.1 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.8 for the Ford Puma (75,703 MOT tests)
Vauxhall Crossland brakes problems: 3.4 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.8 for the Ford Puma (65,891 MOT tests)

Questions people ask

Does the Ford Puma have more brakes problems than other cars?

0.8 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 90,734 MOT tests).

How common are Ford Puma brakes problems?

0.8 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on brakes, against 1.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 90,734 MOT tests).

What is the most common Ford Puma brakes fail?

0.6 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Brake pads under 1.5 mm (500 MOT tests with it).

Sources

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 171,401 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.

Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare