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EX51 NVN

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,694 mi
Last recorded47,694 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 NVN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 47,694 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 47,693 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 43,856 miles

EML on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,406 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 42,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at join to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,161 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 40,152 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 39,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 37,380 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 37,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,274 miles

Centre stop light not working

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 11 Sep 2017 27,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,957 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 26,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,654 miles

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

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

corrosion in power steering pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2012 24,654 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

corrosion in power steering pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,552 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 20,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 16,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in both rear top shocker mounts.

Power steering pipes rusty.

Slight play in both rear axle beam bushes.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,178 miles

Play in both rear top shocker mounts.

Power steering pipes rusty.

Slight play in both rear axle beam bushes.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,328 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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EX51 NVN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EX51 NVN, 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 EX51 NVN registered?

EX51 NVN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 NVN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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