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RE51 FDD

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 FDD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,675 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 78,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2025 76,417 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 73,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade is splitting

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

Offside Front Tyre tread is bald on the inner edge

Rear section of the centre exhaust section heat shield is partially insecure

Pass 18 May 2023 66,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre under inflated and worn on inside

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,710 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 59,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 53,106 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 53,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 49,581 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Causing tyre to bulge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and wearing out of shape on inner edge

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 May 2019 44,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BORDERLINE (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,474 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,253 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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RE51 FDD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE51 FDD, 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 RE51 FDD registered?

RE51 FDD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RE51 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 FDD shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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