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FH51 NHY

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,388 mi
Last recorded87,388 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 NHY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 87,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 86,585 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 86,566 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,671 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,887 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,112 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,390 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 36,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 33,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 19,909 miles

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

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

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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FH51 NHY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH51 NHY, 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 FH51 NHY registered?

FH51 NHY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FH51 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 NHY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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