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AE51 WVC

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,129 mi
Last recorded78,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WVC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 78,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,177 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2011 69,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level was low - topped up at staion

engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,340 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,172 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 21,026 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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AE51 WVC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 WVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 WVC registered?

AE51 WVC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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