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BV51 PZW

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,925 mi
Last recorded108,925 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 PZW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 104,571 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 104,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wings excessively corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front brake flexi perished and and splitting

Offside front bottom arm, rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive play/movement

Offside front brake flexi perished and splitting

Oil leak - Suspect rocker cover

Rear silencer leaking gases

Pass 16 May 2014 99,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both rear axel bushes de-bonding/have movment

advise both rear tyres perishing/cracking

advise engine oil leaks

advise n/s and o/s front brake pipes show corrosion

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2014 99,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear axel bushes de-bonding/have movment

advise both rear tyres perishing/cracking

advise engine oil leaks

advise front nu,ber plate deteriorating

advise n/s and o/s front brake pipes show corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 95,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills are corroded and weak

condtion of rear silencer poor ( corroded )

rear axle bushes are worn

Fail 13 May 2013 95,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills are corroded and weak

condtion of rear silencer poor ( corroded )

rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 10 May 2012 90,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 84,114 miles

advise front number plate deteriorating

advise o/s outer sill corroding

advise o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush debonding

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

advise rear axel bushes de-bonding

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,022 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes corroding.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil on minimum

front tyres worn on inner edges

inner and outer sills corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2007 53,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil on minimum

front tyres worn on inner edges

inner and outer sills corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 44,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 40,470 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BV51 PZW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver 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 BV51 PZW, 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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BV51 PZW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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