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DV51 LXE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 LXE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2019 81,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ floor section holed] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn [axle bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ both rear inner and outer sills holed] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,061 miles

under side of car in rusty condition

Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,428 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 68,427 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,460 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 65,459 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,397 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust

fuel filter

Fail 30 Dec 2014 62,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust

fuel filter

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,286 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four coilsprings corroded

front discs worn and pitted

nearside and offside door steps / upper sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated with movement

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear arches corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,280 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four coilsprings corroded

front discs worn and pitted

nearside and offside door steps / upper sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated with movement

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,857 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,827 miles

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

exhaust corroded

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,380 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 37,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,954 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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DV51 LXE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV51 LXE, 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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DV51 LXE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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