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BF51 UPK

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

111,351 mi
Last recorded111,351 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UPK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 111,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 104,944 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 104,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,645 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,764 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,749 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,077 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PUNCTURED BY NAIL

Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,375 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,889 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 UPK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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

Is BF51 UPK safe to buy?

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