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H3 BLP

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BLP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,677 miles

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

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

under body and sill rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2025 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

under body and sill rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r arch corroded

slight corrosion n/s body sill

Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,394 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 77,394 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 77,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,564 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,356 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,187 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,803 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,437 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,141 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,141 miles

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

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,192 miles

o/s & ns/f tyre inner edges worn but still ok

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,194 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn but still ok

Fail 27 Oct 2010 71,194 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn but still ok

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,191 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 70,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 67,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,996 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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H3 BLP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver 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 H3 BLP, 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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H3 BLP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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