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EU51 SOE

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,578 mi
Last recorded117,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 SOE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,578 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wings corroed

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,745 miles

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

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

both sides rear sills corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 103,592 miles

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 99,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,597 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 85,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,612 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,550 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 79,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 74,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished and split

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,656 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,579 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,579 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front inner cv boot greasy

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,245 miles

n/s front inner wheelrim slightly distorted

Pass 4 May 2010 47,314 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 47,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,913 miles

bodywork damage

front number plate damaged

spare tyre in boot

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing

radiator water level warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2007 36,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing

radiator water level warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2006

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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EU51 SOE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU51 SOE, 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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EU51 SOE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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