2001 Ford Puma 1.6L Petrol · WR51 NNB
2001 Ford Puma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 80,679 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR51 NNB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2022
- 80,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR51 NNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Puma (WR51 NNB) between September 2005 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
WR51 NNB Mileage History
- 28/09/200525,562 mi
- 10/10/200633,629 mi+8,067 mi
- 06/09/200739,558 mi+5,929 mi
- 10/09/200739,559 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/200844,156 mi+4,597 mi
- 16/09/200948,415 mi+4,259 mi
- 17/09/200948,420 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/201052,770 mi+4,350 mi
- 15/09/201155,887 mi+3,117 mi
- 13/09/201261,903 mi+6,016 mi
- 13/09/201261,903 mi
- 11/09/201365,524 mi+3,621 mi
- 10/09/201468,805 mi+3,281 mi
- 10/09/201468,805 mi
- 10/09/201571,062 mi+2,257 mi
- 23/09/201571,152 mi+90 mi
- 13/09/201672,730 mi+1,578 mi
- 13/09/201774,358 mi+1,628 mi
- 14/09/201876,788 mi+2,430 mi
- 13/09/201978,050 mi+1,262 mi
- 13/09/201978,051 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/202078,811 mi+760 mi
- 10/09/202179,835 mi+1,024 mi
- 20/09/202179,838 mi+3 mi
- 27/09/202280,633 mi+795 mi
- 06/10/202280,679 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 3,238 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Puma (First Generation)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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