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AV51 BRF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,442 mi
Last recorded149,442 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BRF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 149,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 149,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 138,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,404 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,404 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,688 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,556 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 26,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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AV51 BRF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV51 BRF, 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 AV51 BRF registered?

AV51 BRF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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