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A18 NRA

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

101,507 mi
Last recorded101,507 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NRA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 101,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,715 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 96,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,625 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,165 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,220 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 87,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axel blsh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mounting and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,459 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,456 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,894 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limt

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 47,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,609 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 17,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 16,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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A18 NRA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 NRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 NRA registered?

A18 NRA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is A18 NRA safe to buy?

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