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BN51 WTU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,972 mi
Last recorded126,972 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WTU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,659 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 122,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,458 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre split + perished

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,461 miles

front pads worn

under body corrosion under body repairs

Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,879 miles

both rear chassis areas corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2017 115,879 miles

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

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

both rear chassis areas corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,374 miles

both rear tyres perished

headlamp / main beam stalk faulty

management light on

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,322 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres perished

headlamp / main beam stalk faulty

management light on

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 108,618 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,249 miles

both facing panels corroded not to excess

n/s/r door shut corroded not to excess

o/s/r wheel arch corroded not with in area

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,088 miles

oil leaks

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,513 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,866 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,943 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,492 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,224 miles

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

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

both front tyres need changing very soon

Pass 27 Aug 2005 38,476 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 WTU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WTU, 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 BN51 WTU registered?

BN51 WTU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is BN51 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 WTU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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