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BJ51 MTX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,898 mi
Last recorded48,898 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2024 48,898 miles

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

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

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,987 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,204 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 45,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 42,756 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 42,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,728 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 40,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 39,009 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 39,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,789 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn from inner

Fail 9 Nov 2015 34,789 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre is worn from inner

Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,292 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,327 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 28,327 miles

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

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Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,649 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 26,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,198 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,209 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,302 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 MTX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

BJ51 MTX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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