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AF51 WBJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 77,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear inner body sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 71,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear inner body sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking.

Oil leak Engine. ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front sub frame. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 67,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front sub frame. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light corrosion to offside sill

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,120 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to O/S outer sill

Pass 3 Aug 2013 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,254 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension ( rear ) bushes showing signs of wear and deterioration.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,254 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

1) N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension ( rear ) bushes showing signs of wear and deterioration.

2) Oil Leak from engine.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 61,960 miles

1) Alternator belt ribbing cracking.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,960 miles

1) Alternator belt ribbing cracking.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Aug 2008 56,465 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,465 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

1) Slight play in N/S/R top suspension mount.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,035 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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AF51 WBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF51 WBJ, 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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AF51 WBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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