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AJ51 AOB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,238 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

higy level brake liught not working

n s r wing o s r wing has corrision

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,493 miles

flast spots n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r alloy road rims.

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,958 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,721 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

flat spots on nearside and offside front alloy road rims.

front and rear wipers smeary.

front jets out of aim.

neraside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bondings starting to dis-place.

slight corrosion o/s/r metal brake pipe.

slight surface corrosion nearside and offside rear suspension mounts.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,547 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

flat spot n/s/r alloy road rim.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bondings starting to dis-place.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,219 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 67,219 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,295 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,814 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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AJ51 AOB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ51 AOB, 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 AOB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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