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DG51 BFP

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,269 mi
Last recorded112,269 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 BFP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,269 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Offside sill corroded

ignition coil insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front CV Boot deteriorating

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

front brake discs wearing

rear axel bush weak

rear shocker slightly leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,593 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear floors

corrosion on inner and outter wheel arches

slight corrosion on chassi and body heavly undersealed checked to best of ability

wear in rear axcel bush

Fail 4 Feb 2015 97,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,127 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,207 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 86,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,425 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 47,015 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 34,928 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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DG51 BFP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG51 BFP, 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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DG51 BFP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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