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BF51 UOX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

253,284 mi
Last recorded253,284 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UOX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 253,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both front abs looms incorectly routed

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter heavily coroded

speedometer glass cracked

underside of vehicle in general has had lots of welding repairs and is coated in underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2018 253,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both front abs looms incorectly routed

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter heavily coroded

speedometer glass cracked

underside of vehicle in general is HEAVILY coroded and has lots of welded patches structural strength is greatly reduced

Pass 10 Oct 2017 243,826 miles

all 4 suspension springs coroded

both outer sill heavily coroded

front subframe heavily coroded

fuel filter corodeed

oil leak

slight leak from power steering hose

suspension system in general is coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 233,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

both rear axle bushes deteriated

exhaust flexi deteriated

fuel filter

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 233,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

both rear axle bushes deteriated

exhaust flexi deteriated

fuel filter

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 217,844 miles

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR

FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S FLOOR AREA CORRODED

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 22 Sep 2015 217,839 miles

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

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR

FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S FLOOR AREA CORRODED

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 25 Sep 2014 201,472 miles

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

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

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

high pressure power steering hose damp

lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes heavilly perished

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 201,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

high pressure power steering hose damp

lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear axle bushes heavilly perished

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 180,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 180,567 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 157,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 143,042 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 143,042 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 121,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,866 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 112,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

see vhc report sheet

Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak, suspect rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2007 88,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,298 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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BF51 UOX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF51 UOX, 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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BF51 UOX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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