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JIL 5520

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,353 mi
Last recorded58,353 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5520
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 58,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 56,753 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,068 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,782 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,184 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,805 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,546 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,561 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,237 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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JIL 5520 is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JIL 5520, 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 JIL 5520 registered?

JIL 5520 is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is JIL 5520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5520 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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