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AJ51 AKY

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,817 mi
Last recorded74,817 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 AKY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

O/S/F brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,750 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

O/S/F brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heatshield insurcure

oil level low

Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heatshield insurcure

oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,043 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres worn close to the limit

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front tyres worn close to the limit

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,904 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 34,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 27,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,755 miles

advises noted vt32 351475257201

Fail 12 Sep 2007 18,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight cracks rear tyres-slight wear n/s/r tyre-o/s/f tyre worn to limits advise to change

slight wear wishbone bushes,anti roll bar & rear axle bushes-slight corrosion rear brake pipes unable to fully check

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,132 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 15 Sep 2005 14,607 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres worn

Fail 15 Sep 2005 14,607 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AJ51 AKY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ51 AKY, 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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AJ51 AKY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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