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EF51 VGJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,725 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,018 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 51,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,017 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,748 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,116 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,303 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,303 miles

Coolant level low

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Obligatory mirror insecure Interior (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,814 miles

Offside outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,949 miles

front brake disc,badly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2013 40,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disc,badly corroded

off side rear tyre cracked outer and inner wall

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,778 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,961 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,696 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,617 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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EF51 VGJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF51 VGJ, 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

How do I check the history of EF51 VGJ?

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What year was EF51 VGJ registered?

EF51 VGJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is EF51 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 VGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF51 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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