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S45 DJL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,486 mi
Last recorded113,486 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 DJL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,486 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,023 miles

n/s/rear inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,959 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,957 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,695 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,288 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 47,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,558 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,201 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 34,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,780 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,783 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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S45 DJL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black 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 S45 DJL, 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 S45 DJL registered?

S45 DJL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S45 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S45 DJL 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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