2001 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · CE51 NPC
2001 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 141,005 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE51 NPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2024
- 141,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE51 NPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Puma (CE51 NPC) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre under sill area (7.1.1 (”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis axle mounting area (5.3.6 (”.
CE51 NPC Mileage History
- 22/04/2022135,454 mi
- 28/04/2022135,454 mi
- 28/03/2023137,927 mi+2,473 mi
- 30/06/2023137,935 mi+8 mi
- 03/06/2024141,005 mi+3,070 mi
Average of roughly 2,623 miles per year across 5 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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