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FE51 BNJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,697 mi
Last recorded63,697 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 BNJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,514 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipes corroded

slight lift in front strut top mounts

slight lift in rear strut top mounts

Fail 11 Feb 2025 61,502 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipes corroded

slight lift in front strut top mounts

slight lift in rear strut top mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,206 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2021 56,314 miles

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

Front track rod end has corrosion both sides

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 56,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front track rod end has corrosion both sides

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,609 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 55,573 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,456 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,931 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake pipes cover in underseal

slight play in rear beam axle bushs

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,863 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

brake pipes covered in underseal

rear of car starting to corode

slight play in both front suspension tops

slight play rear beam axle bushs

Fail 15 Jan 2014 41,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

brake pipes covered in underseal

rear of car starting to corode

slight play in both front suspension tops

slight play rear beam axle bushs

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,768 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

SLIGHT WEAR OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES

SLIGHT WEAR REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,624 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 39,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,270 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal cant fully inspect

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,661 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,625 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs pitted slightly on inner face

Both rear tyres worn slightly unevenly

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,994 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 21,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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FE51 BNJ 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 FE51 BNJ, 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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FE51 BNJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FE51 BNJ 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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