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AV51 BSU

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BSU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2021 82,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corrded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 68,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,696 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,988 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 27 Jun 2015 50,873 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,104 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,104 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade juddering

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,959 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slightly out of shape inner edge

very slight misting of oil from pas pump

Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,535 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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AV51 BSU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV51 BSU, 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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AV51 BSU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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