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AR51 FPG

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FPG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 154,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 154,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged corrosion on ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 148,964 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 148,959 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in several places (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within the prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2016 143,441 miles

welded patches coved in sealer

Fail 15 Jun 2016 143,427 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around seat mounting (5.2.6)

welded patches coved in sealer

Pass 17 Jun 2015 141,094 miles

some welding repairs covered in excess sealer

Fail 26 May 2015 141,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 137,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

generaly very rough

Fail 6 May 2014 137,752 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

generaly very rough

Pass 20 May 2013 130,517 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 130,384 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 119,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 110,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front end damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 102,440 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 102,439 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 102,405 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight movement in both front top suspension mounts

slight movement in both rear top suspension mounts

Pass 7 May 2009 97,306 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear closing sill corroded

Fail 7 May 2009 97,301 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear closing sill corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,501 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 67,501 miles

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

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

o/s/f top shock play

Pass 1 Dec 2005 51,630 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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AR51 FPG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AR51 FPG, 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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AR51 FPG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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