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A5 MVE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,499 mi
Last recorded72,499 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MVE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,703 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 71,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 70,641 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,421 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 67,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,679 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 66,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,416 miles

Nearside Front slight corrded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of floor pan area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,488 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 49,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,478 miles

driveshaft ballance bearing worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,311 miles

driveshaft support bearing noisey

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,787 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 32,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,287 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,798 miles

both front tyres near limit

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,714 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,609 miles

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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A5 MVE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A5 MVE, 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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A5 MVE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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