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VK51 XGD

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,932 mi
Last recorded86,932 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XGD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion outer sill

coolant cap not sealing

eml light on

Pass 10 Oct 2024 82,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,034 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 70,706 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,929 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 68,929 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,914 miles

Back box corroded.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 68,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device missing Interior rear view mirror. (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Back box corroded.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,901 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 68,900 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,885 miles

Both rear sills/arches have minor corrosion.

Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Has minor play in both rear axle bushes.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 68,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear sills/arches have minor corrosion.

Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Has minor play in both rear axle bushes.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,827 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perished sidewalls

brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,707 miles

centre brake light disconnected

near side wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,707 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre brake light disconnected

near side wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,229 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,460 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,884 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,546 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 38,546 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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VK51 XGD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK51 XGD, 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.

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VK51 XGD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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