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BN51 HXS

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,337 mi
Last recorded76,337 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HXS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,337 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks to outer edge of tread

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,644 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f/n/s/r/ tyres sidewall small cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking to sidewall

n/s/r tyre slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,488 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,932 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,858 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade split on outer edges

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,783 miles

horn weak

Fail 25 Oct 2008 65,782 miles

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

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

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

horn weak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,925 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 59,865 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 53,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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BN51 HXS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN51 HXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 HXS registered?

BN51 HXS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BN51 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 HXS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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