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BJ51 EFY

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 EFY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,751 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,281 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 58,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,455 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 52,455 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 29,807 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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BJ51 EFY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ51 EFY, 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 BJ51 EFY registered?

BJ51 EFY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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