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BJ51 ECA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,998 mi
Last recorded30,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ECA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 30,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2026 30,995 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper to tank join brake pipe fractured (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2025 30,930 miles

Centre box heat shield slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to vehicle under body and suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2024 30,669 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

General corrosion to under body and suspension components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 25,244 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle and to suspension components.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside. 21 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 24,371 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,697 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE + SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S + N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES +SLIGHT CRACKS IN O/S/F BRAKE HOSE

SLIGHT CRACKS IN FRONT TYRES + SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,248 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,249 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,523 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,837 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe + slight lift in o/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 8 Nov 2012 20,833 miles

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

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe + slight lift in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,915 miles

slight cracks on n/s o/s front flexible brake hoses + o/s bottom arm bush slightly split

Fail 7 Nov 2011 19,915 miles

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

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

slight cracks on n/s o/s front flexible brake hoses + o/s bottom arm bush slightly split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,756 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,029 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,624 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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BJ51 ECA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ51 ECA, 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 BJ51 ECA registered?

BJ51 ECA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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