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AJ51 APU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,680 mi
Last recorded115,680 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 115,680 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake pipe bracket not fully secure

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,575 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyre cracked

offside and nearside rear axle bushes have been replaced by a modified bush, and just look seperated.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 112,442 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 110,383 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 110,382 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,791 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside outer sill section corroded

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

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

Offside outer sill section corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 70,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside outer sill section corroded

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

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

Offside outer sill section corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside rear tyre walland tread cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside rear tyre walland tread cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,523 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 56,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,023 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,340 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 APU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 APU, 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 AJ51 APU registered?

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

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