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DG51 KVR

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,761 mi
Last recorded40,761 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 KVR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 40,179 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 39,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 38,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 37,563 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 33,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 26,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,330 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 22,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 20,912 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 18,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,265 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,974 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,615 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 9,333 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 8,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,005 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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DG51 KVR 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 95.2%.

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 DG51 KVR, 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 DG51 KVR registered?

DG51 KVR is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is DG51 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 KVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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