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MT51 FVL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,923 mi
Last recorded101,923 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 FVL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 101,923 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION VISIBLE

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,878 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 101,863 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,003 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,429 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 97,429 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 94,975 miles

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,802 miles

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Pass 1 May 2019 85,580 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 85,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,560 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 80,560 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 73,790 miles

Rear Lower axle bushes worn! mil lamp on!

Pass 10 May 2016 66,854 miles

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

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

mil lamp on!

Pass 6 May 2015 60,861 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded!

Pass 12 May 2014 53,745 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,619 miles

front discs corroded!

Fail 3 May 2012 41,619 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs corroded!

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,350 miles

front o/s & n/s outer tyre walls split!

Pass 10 May 2010 32,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,595 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 16,745 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 11,169 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 11,169 miles

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

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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MT51 FVL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MT51 FVL, 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 MT51 FVL registered?

MT51 FVL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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