Should I buy a 2020 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2020 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Coolant loss leading to overheating and engine damage

Coolant level drops between services, heater output can turn weak, and a hot smell or temperature warning may appear.

How to check

Warm the car fully, let it idle after the drive, then watch the temperature behaviour and cabin heat.

Estimated Repair Cost

£800

2Moderate Likelihood

eCall / telematics module faults

Emergency call system malfunction warning, connected features dropping out, or radio-related glitches.

How to check

Start the car, let the system boot fully and use the infotainment and connected features during the drive.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

3Moderate Likelihood

Brake caliper bolt recall risk

May have no obvious symptoms before failure, so recall history matters more than day-to-day feel.

How to check

Run a Ford or GOV.UK recall check by VIN.

Estimated Repair Cost

£150

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%50%0–20,000 miles: 5.2% (111 failed / 2,121 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 7.3% (203 failed / 2,778 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 13.1% (133 failed / 1,013 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 17.6% (51 failed / 290 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 13.9% (10 failed / 72 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 24.0% (6 failed / 25 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 50.0% (1 failed / 2 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2020 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual

Ford Puma buying questions

Is a 2020 Ford Puma worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2020 Ford Puma 1.0 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Ford Puma (2020)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Ford Puma?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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