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LT51 VZU

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 VZU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,248 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 36,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,510 miles

Screw in o/s/r tyre

Wipers juddering

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,773 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,163 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,113 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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LT51 VZU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LT51 VZU, 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 LT51 VZU?

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What year was LT51 VZU registered?

LT51 VZU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is LT51 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 VZU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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