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AJ51 VBE

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,146 mi
Last recorded99,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VBE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2013 99,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edge's

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,159 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 90,155 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,044 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,546 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 59,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,214 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 50,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,584 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 VBE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

AJ51 VBE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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