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AK51 SBX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,841 mi
Last recorded130,841 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 130,841 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

surface corrosion underside of vehecle

Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,109 miles

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 129,094 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 129,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 128,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,210 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2013 126,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 119,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,790 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,246 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,212 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 55,325 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 SBX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK51 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

AK51 SBX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AK51 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 SBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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