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FJ51 AUT

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,246 mi
Last recorded102,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 AUT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 102,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing rear lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,721 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 89,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 89,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,970 miles

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

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

both floors, chassis & sills corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,964 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)

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

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

both floors, chassis & sills corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 73,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 63,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,027 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

O/S/F tyre worn 2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,507 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,195 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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FJ51 AUT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FJ51 AUT, 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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FJ51 AUT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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