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LS51 HCH

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 HCH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 64,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,442 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,257 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 54,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,848 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,652 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 36,652 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,014 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 34,014 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,590 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 25,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,723 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,251 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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LS51 HCH is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS51 HCH, 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 LS51 HCH registered?

LS51 HCH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LS51 HCH safe to buy?

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