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BK51 VDE

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,137 mi
Last recorded123,137 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VDE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle mounting bush's are deteriorated

offside and nearside sills are corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,310 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 114,310 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 100,198 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 92,736 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,638 miles

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 17 Sep 2011 81,638 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,021 miles

offside front anti-roll bar linkage siezed

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,191 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 63,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,552 miles

n/s/r tyre tread distorted.

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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BK51 VDE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BK51 VDE, 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 BK51 VDE registered?

BK51 VDE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 VDE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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