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BJ51 JVT

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 JVT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,099 miles

headlamp beam images poor

nearside rear welded patches poor advise getting repaired

Fail 25 May 2019 73,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlamp beam images poor

nearside rear welded patches poor advise getting repaired

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,445 miles

Offside outer sill showing corrsion

both rear chassis rails showing corrosion

front sub frame showing some corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2018 68,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer sill showing corrsion

both rear chassis rails showing corrosion

front sub frame showing some corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 66,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 64,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 61,038 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,830 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,754 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,448 miles

n/s wishbone covered in light corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s wishbone covered in light corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,200 miles

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

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

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 JVT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ51 JVT, 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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BJ51 JVT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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