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BN51 PPX

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 PPX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,871 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 75,783 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor and rear inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back axle both sides marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Offside Front Upper strut mounting has play

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

both rear brake pipes corroded advise replace

oil leak

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,150 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,068 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 14,865 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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BN51 PPX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN51 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

BN51 PPX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BN51 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 PPX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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