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AK51 RUR

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RUR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,622 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,602 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,794 miles

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

engine oil leak o/s

exhaust system becomming thin/corroded

gearbox leaking oil

noise from aux belt area

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

underside of vehicle becomming thin/corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine oil leak o/s

exhaust system becomming thin/corroded

gearbox leaking oil

noise from aux belt area

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

underside of vehicle becomming thin/corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,142 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,252 miles

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

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,115 miles

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,721 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,705 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 49,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,648 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 RUR is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

AK51 RUR is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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