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BL51 BZA

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,492 mi
Last recorded80,492 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 BZA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 80,478 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and b post (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,124 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and b post (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,346 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and bold on edges

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and b post (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,346 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and bold on edges

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and b post (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,458 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,387 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 54,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,398 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,165 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,747 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,041 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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BL51 BZA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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