2001 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · FG51 GUW

The 2001 Ford Puma presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 24 September 2024 at 92,529 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the history is sparse and shows a failed test just twenty days earlier on 4 September 2024 at 92,521 miles where the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at retest rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 92,529 against a 25-year lifespan, averaging roughly 3,701 miles per year, which is low for the age. The gap between the 11 May 2022 pass at 89,226 miles and the September 2024 tests shows only 3,303 miles added across twenty-eight months, confirming light use or prolonged standing. Such low throughput often masks deteriorated rubber components and corrosion while sparing drivetrain wear. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for perishing caused by inactivity and damp storage. The Puma's front chassis legs and rear axle brackets are known corrosion zones that a clean MOT will not always capture at a glance. Given the unexplained failure with no listed defect, verify the VOSA failure reason and confirm the vehicle was not withdrawn from test. Otherwise, the sparse record and low mileage suggest a lightly used example needing hands-on checks for standing-related degradation rather than high-mileage mechanical fatigue.