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MUI 4881

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 4881
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,219 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 51,902 miles

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

Offside Front caliper bleed nipple sheared off but no leaks

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 50,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 50,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 44,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,346 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 40,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,064 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 39,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,039 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,979 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,826 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes perished and have slight movement

exhaust backbox corroded

rear wiper blade poor clearing

Fail 5 Apr 2014 36,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes perished and have slight movement

exhaust backbox corroded

rear wiper blade poor clearing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,642 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 24,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,664 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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MUI 4881 is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MUI 4881, 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 MUI 4881 registered?

MUI 4881 is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is MUI 4881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 4881 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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