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BV51 VWT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VWT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,702 miles

hilevel stop light inoperative

Fail 4 Feb 2012 89,623 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light staying on

hilevel stop light inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,607 miles

hilevel stoplight inoperative

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2011 82,291 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light staying on

hilevel stoplight inoperative

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,261 miles

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

engine managment light staying on

hi level stop light staying on

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,750 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,776 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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BV51 VWT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV51 VWT, 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 BV51 VWT registered?

BV51 VWT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BV51 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 VWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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