2001 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · VU51 JFA
2001 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 79,832 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU51 JFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 79,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU51 JFA 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 (VU51 JFA) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VU51 JFA Mileage History
- 24/02/202270,266 mi
- 23/02/202373,298 mi+3,032 mi
- 01/03/202476,190 mi+2,892 mi
- 28/02/202577,705 mi+1,515 mi
- 30/03/202679,832 mi+2,127 mi
Average of roughly 2,337 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: Good
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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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