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BP51 UAU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,486 mi
Last recorded121,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,486 miles

modified for track purpose

Pass 21 Jun 2023 121,486 miles

modified for track purposes

Pass 14 Jun 2022 121,262 miles

Metal Under Guards Covering Components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,252 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 120,738 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,590 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 119,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,247 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,247 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,621 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 98,621 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,389 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 94,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,226 miles

nearside front wheel damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

play in nearside steering arm

rear axle bushes worn

water leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 91,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

nearside front wheel damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

play in nearside steering arm

rear axle bushes worn

water leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,302 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,335 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,283 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,333 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 53,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 42,353 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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BP51 UAU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 UAU, 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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BP51 UAU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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