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DG51 VFE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,181 mi
Last recorded42,181 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,181 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 42,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,423 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2018 37,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,560 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of beam axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 33,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of beam axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 31,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 30,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge, no cords visible

rear beam axle bushes starting to split, no excessive movement

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge, no cords visible

rear beam axle bushes starting to split, no excessive movement

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,380 miles

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

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

osr tyre treads cracking, no cords visible

Fail 4 Nov 2011 29,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

osr tyre treads cracking, no cords visible

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,758 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,062 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 24,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,644 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 VFE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DG51 VFE, 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 DG51 VFE registered?

DG51 VFE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is DG51 VFE safe to buy?

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