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LV51 VEB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,029 mi
Last recorded114,029 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VEB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 114,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 111,944 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 111,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 106,728 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,646 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 101,625 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 85,615 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,608 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,078 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,572 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

front brake pads low

heavy cracking to o/s/r tyre

power steering pipes corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,142 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 52,141 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both washers part blocked

heavy cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,535 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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LV51 VEB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV51 VEB, 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 LV51 VEB registered?

LV51 VEB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LV51 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 VEB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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