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BL51 BXE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,536 mi
Last recorded10,536 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 BXE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 10,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 10,290 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 9,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 9,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 9,322 miles

underbody components becoming badly rusted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 9,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 8,834 miles

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 15 Dec 2015 8,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 2 Dec 2014 8,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 7,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 7,417 miles

front brake pads appear badly aged (recommend replacement)

front steering and suspension components heavily rusted

o/s/front chassis rail becoming rusted

power steering fluid pipes becoming badly rusted at front sections

Fail 12 Dec 2012 7,417 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear badly aged (recommend replacement)

front steering and suspension components heavily rusted

o/s/front chassis rail becoming rusted

power steering fluid pipes becoming badly rusted at front sections

Pass 7 Dec 2011 7,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 6,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 6,001 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 6,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes at o/s and n/s/rear end sections becoming rusted

o/s and n/s/front hub assys becoming rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 5,505 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 4,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 4,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 3,290 miles

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)

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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BL51 BXE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL51 BXE, 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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BL51 BXE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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