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With 235,376 currently licensed in the UK, the Ford Puma is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Puma 4 stars in 2022, with 75% adult occupant and 84% child protection scores.
It has a 85.1% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include brakes, lighting, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,424 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £285/month or 46p/mile.
Theft risk is rated moderate at 6.7 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
85.1%
42,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£285
est. annual total
New From
£27,145
Euro NCAP tested the Puma in 2022 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
75%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
75%
Safety Assist
69%
There are 29 known DVSA recalls affecting the Ford Puma. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/181
Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
Build dates: 2019-11-14 to 2022-02-18
R/2026/181
Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
Build dates: 2022-03-02 to 2022-06-24
R/2026/181
Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
Build dates: 2022-06-24 to 2022-12-10
R/2026/181
Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
Build dates: 2022-12-13 to 2023-04-13
R/2026/181
Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
Build dates: 2023-04-04 to 2023-09-01
+ 24 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 42,000 MOT tests, the Puma has a first-time pass rate of 85.1% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Puma is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ford Puma are estimated at around £3,424 per year, or £285 per month.
Fuel
£1,478
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,096
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Puma achieves a combined fuel economy of around 38.7 mpg (47.1 mpg urban, 47.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUMA | PETROL | 38.7 mpg | 1.6L |
| PUMA MODEL YEAR POST 2021 | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.0L |
| PUMA MODEL YEAR POST 2021 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 51.4 mpg | 1.0L |
| PUMA MODEL YEAR POST 2021 | PETROL | 41.5 mpg | 1.5L |
| PUMA MODEL YEAR POST 2021.75 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 54.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| PUMA MODEL YEAR POST 2021.75 | PETROL | 41.5 mpg | 1.5L |
| PUMA MODEL YEAR POST 2023.25 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 53.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| PUMA MODEL YEAR POST 2023.25 | PETROL | 43.5 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £27,145 new, a Ford Puma typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £20,350 | −£6,795 |
| 2 years | 64% | £17,300 | −£9,845 |
| 3 years | 56% | £15,250 | −£11,895 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,700 | −£13,445 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,600 | −£14,545 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,750 | −£15,395 |
| 7 years | 41% | £11,000 | −£16,145 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,450 | −£16,695 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,950 | −£17,195 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,450 | −£17,695 |
The Puma has a theft rate of 6.7 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 235,376 licensed and 6,618 SORN Pumas in the UK (241,994 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Puma has a 85.1% first-time MOT pass rate based on 42,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Puma 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 75% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 75% for vulnerable road users, and 69% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Puma are estimated at around £3,424 per year (£285/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 29 known safety recalls affecting the Puma. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Puma has a theft rate of 6.7 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Puma starts from around £27,145. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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