MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail
letters and digits in both number plates two tone but look predomantly black
nearside mirror loose
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail
letters and digits in both number plates two tone but look predomantly black
nearside mirror loose
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail
drivers seat belt slow to return
letters and digits in both number plates are two tone but look predominantly black
offside rear metal brake pipe corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both number plates two tone letters and digits buts looks predominantly black
both wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail
drivers seat belt slow to return
offside rear brake pipe corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wishbones rear bush bonding starting to fail
both number plates two tone letters and digits but looks predomently black from 20mtr
drivers seat belt slow to retract
nearside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder close to cords
nearside wiper blade split and clearing deteriorating
offside rear brake pipe badly corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wishbones rear bush bonding starting to fail
both number plates two tone letters and digits but looks predomently black from 20mtr
drivers seat belt slow to retract
nearside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder close to cords
nearside wiper blade split and clearing deteriorating
offside rear brake pipe badly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s tail light came on and stayed on when tapped
o/s reg plate very dull
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
letters and digits on both number plates grey and black but appear predominantly black from 20 metres
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front wipers smear
movement in both front and rear top shock mounts
nearside rear wheel bearing noisey
offside outer cv boot perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front wipers smear
movement in both front and rear top shock mounts
nearside rear wheel bearing noisey
offside outer cv boot perished
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
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BG51 EKZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 BG51 EKZ, 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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BG51 EKZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 2001.
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