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AO51 UBB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UBB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2015 118,086 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

item removed from view prior to test

nearside front tyre bald edge

offside front tyre bald edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,195 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to perish

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot strating to crack/ perish

rear axle mountings starting to crack/ perish

sill panels, floors, chassis, rear wheel arches and front wings starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,453 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front and nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear wheel arches, floors and nearside outer sill panel starting to rust

slight oil leak- power steering pipes damp

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,663 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,111 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 851,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,532 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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AO51 UBB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO51 UBB, 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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AO51 UBB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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