CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE51 FLB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,284 mi
Last recorded85,284 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationRE51 FLB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,891 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 84,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,749 miles

Front Wipers splitting

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,572 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,144 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Rear Outer sill / wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,789 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,529 miles

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

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

minor oil leak from back of engine

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,145 miles

All tyres perishing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight lift N/S/F top mount

Underside components corroded - inner and outer sills, floors, hub and suspension components, exhaust

Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

All tyres perishing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight lift N/S/F top mount

Underside components corroded - inner and outer sills, floors, hub and suspension components, exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,750 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 57,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,295 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
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

RE51 FLB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE51 FLB, 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 RE51 FLB?

You can check the full history of RE51 FLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE51 FLB registered?

RE51 FLB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 FLB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE51 FLB 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 RE51 FLB. 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.