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HJ51 XNB

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,203 mi
Last recorded46,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XNB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 46,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 46,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,405 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,493 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 35,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,618 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 33,618 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,581 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded (front and rear)

slight corrosion on some suspension components

slight under body corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2020 30,575 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded (front and rear)

slight corrosion on some suspension components

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,428 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S rear inner chassis sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle was presented under wet condition for inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,561 miles

Both front tyres inner shoulder worn

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

Chassis inner sill has rust on surface n/s & o/s

Rear trailing arm bushes are sightly worn (N/S & O/S )

Fail 24 Sep 2018 27,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres inner shoulder worn

Chassis inner sill has rust on surface n/s & o/s

Rear trailing arm bushes are sightly worn (N/S & O/S )

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 20,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/R15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,121 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,144 miles

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

brake fuild due

Fail 22 Aug 2008 7,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

selector shaft seal leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,887 miles

selector shaft seal leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,161 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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HJ51 XNB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJ51 XNB, 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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What year was HJ51 XNB registered?

HJ51 XNB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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