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BN51 ZNS

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 113,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x 3 (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

under side rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,376 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inners (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 100,141 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,292 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 90,292 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,715 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front upper suspension bearings slight lift

slight oil leak rear of cam cover

Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,715 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted and scored

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front upper suspension bearings slight lift

slight oil leak rear of cam cover

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,300 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

offside front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,628 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,624 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,853 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 ZNS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

BN51 ZNS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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