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EF51 HZB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HZB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 117,787 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH REAR CHASSIS AND SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH REAR CHASSIS AND SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 19 May 2023 116,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2021 114,693 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind wheel arch liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 114,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box not clamped tight (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn excessively on inner edge, cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 110,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion across vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2019 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion across vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,883 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 102,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,867 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 100,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,089 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not excessive

Rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

Slight play to OSF top mount

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,666 miles

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

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

oil leak from top of engine, slight

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,127 miles

n/s mirror missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,826 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,095 miles

front tyres lower inner edge, nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,940 miles

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

drive belt noisy

Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,379 miles

front wipers abit poor

nsf wishbone rear bush lifting

pas belt noisey

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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EF51 HZB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF51 HZB, 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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EF51 HZB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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