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BG51 WWZ

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,240 mi
Last recorded85,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WWZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,240 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,791 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 77,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 74,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 74,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 70,127 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,071 miles

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

oil mist around power steering pump

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,786 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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BG51 WWZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG51 WWZ, 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 BG51 WWZ registered?

BG51 WWZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is BG51 WWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 WWZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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