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BF51 UNT

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,395 mi
Last recorded55,395 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UNT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 55,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,300 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 55,298 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,197 miles

rear inner sills corroded and in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,912 miles

Offside Rear tread cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,985 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,945 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,452 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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BF51 UNT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF51 UNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 UNT registered?

BF51 UNT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 UNT safe to buy?

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