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EA51 VLP

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,717 mi
Last recorded32,717 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VLP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 32,717 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 32,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,095 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,894 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,588 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,322 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,024 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,590 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,328 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,960 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust box is corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,686 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,843 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 27,843 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,172 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,551 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,331 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and rear silencer

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,946 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 19,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,243 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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EA51 VLP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EA51 VLP, 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 EA51 VLP registered?

EA51 VLP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is EA51 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 VLP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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