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DK51 SSX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,470 mi
Last recorded50,470 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 SSX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,292 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f wheel dented on inner edge

screen wash jets poor operation

Fail 5 Nov 2013 43,292 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f wheel dented on inner edge

screen wash jets poor operation

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,345 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tryes perished and worn

slight lift in rear top strut mounts

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,155 miles

both rear tyres cracking

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 3 Nov 2011 34,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,755 miles

NSF washer inop

Fail 28 Oct 2010 29,755 miles

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

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

NSF washer inop

Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,848 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 24,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight lift in two rear top strut bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,481 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 12,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,197 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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DK51 SSX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DK51 SSX, 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 DK51 SSX registered?

DK51 SSX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is DK51 SSX safe to buy?

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