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AK51 SFZ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,712 miles

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

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,811 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,825 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,039 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,221 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,977 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 63,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside front inner tyre worn

Pass 6 May 2010 56,652 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,079 miles

nearside front tyre signs of wear

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 SFZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

AK51 SFZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AK51 SFZ safe to buy?

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