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AK51 FLH

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,992 mi
Last recorded57,992 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FLH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 57,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,305 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,764 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGE.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 55,761 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGE.

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,408 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

PRODUCT ON LENS.SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS AND LOWER SILLS.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,405 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

PRODUCT ON LENS.SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS AND LOWER SILLS.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,591 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)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 48,663 miles

offside rear brake slow

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake jubbering slightly

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake applicatin uneven slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,663 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake jubbering slightly

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear brake slow

rear brake applicatin uneven slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,675 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 88,822 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear brake slow

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,625 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 42,943 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,174 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,393 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,723 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,006 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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AK51 FLH is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK51 FLH, 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 AK51 FLH registered?

AK51 FLH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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