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BV51 ZHU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,006 mi
Last recorded92,006 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,006 miles

Oil leak

both front inner tyre sidewalls split not down to cords

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Jun 2012 91,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres split inner side wall not showing cord

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2011 85,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2011 85,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise evidence of water leak on engine ( coolant level ok )

advise evidince of sidewall damage to ns tyres ( no cords exposed )

advise fuel cap condition deteriorating

advise oil leaks on engine and gearbox

advise os mirror condition deteriorating

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and noisy in operation

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise evidence of water leak on engine ( coolant level ok )

advise evidince of sidewall damage to ns tyres ( no cords exposed )

advise fuel cap condition deteriorating

advise oil leaks on engine and gearbox

advise os mirror condition deteriorating

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and noisy in operation

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,728 miles

Battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front coil springs corroded

osf brake hose starting to perish

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,503 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION WEAK WITH CORROSION.

WEAR IN N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 51,775 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 51,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 ZHU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

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

Is BV51 ZHU safe to buy?

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