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NA51 VHV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,967 mi
Last recorded76,967 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 VHV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,672 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,806 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 74,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,372 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 74,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insurcure

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,419 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 73,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,372 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,371 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,847 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 67,033 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,713 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,735 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,138 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 32,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,308 miles

n/s front tyre has slight damage to side wall

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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NA51 VHV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NA51 VHV, 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 NA51 VHV registered?

NA51 VHV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is NA51 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA51 VHV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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