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RF51 FRO

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 FRO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,635 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,744 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking corroded pipe and hose union area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded at top both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,911 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front and nearside rear road wheel inner rims dented slightly

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush starting to separate slightly

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks from both ends of engine/gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,583 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,441 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to separate slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,528 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,796 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 66,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,587 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RF51 FRO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF51 FRO, 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 RF51 FRO registered?

RF51 FRO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is RF51 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 FRO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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