CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM51 NTA

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,867 mi
Last recorded198,867 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 NTA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 198,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 198,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 192,081 miles

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

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

both front & n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake flexi hose beginning to deteriorate

Fail 7 Dec 2015 192,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front & n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake flexi hose beginning to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2014 178,008 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 178,008 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 168,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2013 168,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 26 Nov 2012 155,196 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 155,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 141,618 miles

Oil leak

inner faces of nsf and osf brake discs worn and scored

Fail 23 Nov 2011 141,618 miles

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

Oil leak

inner faces of nsf and osf brake discs worn and scored

Pass 19 Nov 2010 126,441 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 111,531 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,436 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 86,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,176 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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM51 NTA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM51 NTA, 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

How do I check the history of LM51 NTA?

You can check the full history of LM51 NTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM51 NTA registered?

LM51 NTA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LM51 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 NTA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM51 NTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM51 NTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.