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BG51 EKZ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,541 mi
Last recorded136,541 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 EKZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 136,541 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 136,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,278 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 130,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 123,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 123,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 115,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 115,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 99,909 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 99,904 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,929 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 93,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,095 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,869 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 69,724 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 69,647 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,063 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 57,061 miles

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)

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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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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