2001 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · NL51 BXH
2001 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 56,991 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL51 BXH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2013
- 56,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL51 BXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Puma (NL51 BXH) between August 2005 and October 2013.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
NL51 BXH Mileage History
- 23/08/200518,213 mi
- 30/11/200519,061 mi+848 mi
- 01/09/200624,497 mi+5,436 mi
- 07/11/200728,117 mi+3,620 mi
- 31/10/200829,454 mi+1,337 mi
- 31/10/200829,454 mi
- 04/11/200932,218 mi+2,764 mi
- 04/11/200932,229 mi+11 mi
- 01/11/201035,557 mi+3,328 mi
- 31/10/201141,725 mi+6,168 mi
- 31/10/201250,143 mi+8,418 mi
- 31/10/201250,162 mi+19 mi
- 25/10/201356,969 mi+6,807 mi
- 30/10/201356,991 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 4,737 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Puma (First Generation)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Rear Arches, Sills, Floorpan)Serious
The Puma most infamous fault. Rear wheel arches rot from the inside out, and sills, jacking points and the boot floor are also susceptible. Fresh underseal may be hiding serious corrosion.
- CV Joint and Driveshaft WearModerate
The Puma front CV joints and boots deteriorate with age, leading to clicking on full lock and eventually joint failure. MOT testers often flag deteriorated or split CV boots.
- Engine Management and Oxygen Sensor FaultsModerate
The 1.7 VVT engine is sensitive to a failed heated oxygen sensor causing rough running, hesitation and poor idle. Coil pack failures and HT lead shorting from coolant leaking onto them via failed core plugs are also common.
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