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BJ51 XSK

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 98,058 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose all wheel nut tightened 3 locking still loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 91,295 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,046 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 83,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear tyres feathered

Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,865 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

engine has oil leak

noise from engine belt area

slight bind from both rear brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,003 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust badly corroded

rear axle beam bushes worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 62,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center brake light not working

exhaust tait box corroded

rear axle bushes worn advise attention

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,102 miles

center brake light not working

exhaust tait box corroded

rear axle bushes worn advise attention

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,162 miles

both front heal bushes splitting

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,162 miles

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

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

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

both front heal bushes splitting

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,764 miles

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

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

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,764 miles

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

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

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,034 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 38,404 miles

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

nail in off side rear tyre off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,643 miles

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

nail in oss side rear tyre and surface cracks to outer wall

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,508 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge due to low pressure in tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2005 25,813 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 XSK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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