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BN51 AVP

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,797 mi
Last recorded40,797 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 AVP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 40,797 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 40,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 40,506 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By both rear trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 40,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 9 Aug 2023 39,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,670 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 38,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 36,469 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,023 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,110 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,747 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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BN51 AVP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BN51 AVP, 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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What year was BN51 AVP registered?

BN51 AVP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 AVP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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