2001 Ford Puma · 2,470 MOT tests
2001 Ford Puma reliability
2001 Ford Pumas fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Puma years (2,470 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- 40.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 79,305
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,470
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.8% of tests fail here (135% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Ford Puma
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.1%
- Brakes14.7%
- Lights and electrics12.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11.3%
- Seat belts and airbags6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.57%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.83%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.77%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.63%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.27%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (21.86%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.38%)
Is a 2001 Ford Puma reliable?
2001 Ford Pumas fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Puma years (2,470 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Ford Puma MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.57% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (5.83% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Ford Puma have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Ford Puma shows 79,305 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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