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MV51 VDC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 VDC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 120,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 117,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 110,179 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 103,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 93,747 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2021 93,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area appears to be welded from inside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 86,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area appears to be welded from inside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,003 miles

rear brake pipes require protection

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,743 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,487 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,487 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre low on edge

Pass 8 Aug 2009 46,321 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,202 miles

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

o/s front wing dented o/s rear bumper panel scuffed

Fail 24 Jan 2007 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight dent in o/s front wing and scuffing of o/s rear bumper panel

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,541 miles

broken mirror near side

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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MV51 VDC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV51 VDC, 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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MV51 VDC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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