CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ51 VNT

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 VNT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 98,393 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable/ too close ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main in wheel well (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' going towards 'a' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable/ too close ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 91,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on limit (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear on limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,531 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 69,624 miles

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

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

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)

advice all tyres replaced as very close to cords now

near side front tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,087 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 52,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,446 miles

front tyres on 2mm and rear tyres worn on inside edge

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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ51 VNT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ51 VNT, 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

How do I check the history of PJ51 VNT?

You can check the full history of PJ51 VNT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ51 VNT registered?

PJ51 VNT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is PJ51 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 VNT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ51 VNT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ51 VNT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.