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BD51 BER

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,310 mi
Last recorded95,310 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BER
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 95,310 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 95,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 88,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 86,815 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 86,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 75,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 73,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 72,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,401 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 67,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 63,593 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 63,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 62,992 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 61,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 61,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 58,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,341 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 52,587 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 49,633 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 49,633 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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BD51 BER is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD51 BER, 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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BD51 BER is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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