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LX51 UEY

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 UEY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 86,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,152 miles

slight corrosion inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2022 78,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,454 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,648 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 21/5 watt bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose just meets criteria (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 73,029 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose just meets criteria (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,329 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,048 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,773 miles

Front wishbone bushes worn and nearside front bottom ball joint worn

Pass 1 Sep 2013 60,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,023 miles

Nearside front wishbone bushes worn

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2011 51,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2010 45,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,927 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,856 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 25,738 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LX51 UEY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LX51 UEY, 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.

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What year was LX51 UEY registered?

LX51 UEY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LX51 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 UEY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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